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We are recruiting for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join our Food Safety and Health &amp; Safety Team.Role Purpose As an Officer with delegated authority and competency, you will be carrying out a programme of proactive and reactive functions which will contribute to ensuring compliance with food hygiene legislation within the Borough.Key Responsibilities Using delegated powers and competency to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation so that the standards of food hygiene are maintained in businesses, for the benefit of residents, visitors and those coming into the Borough for their employment. Senior Environmental Health Officers are required to take on the additional role of formal closures of food businesses and the approval of premises under Assimilated Regulations (EC) 853/2004 and lead on one of our internal projects.We are looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Health Practitioner to carry out the full range of duties including:<ul> <li>Investigating Service Requests</li> <li>Proactive inspections</li> <li>Lead on projects and routine work including sampling and approvals</li> <li>Issuing notices and preparing legal proceedings and support more junior officers in the process</li> <li>Attendance at outdoor events</li> <li>Assist and support field staff from Food &amp; Health and Safety teams in their duties, providing guidance as necessary.</li></ul>This is a unique opportunity, and we are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to help deliver on our key strategic objectives.About You The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: •Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health. •Registered Environmental Health Practitioner holding an EHRB certificate of registration or equivalent •Maintenance and proof of professional requirements regarding Continuous Professional Development (CPD) •Experience in Environmental Health roles. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading on legal casework, sampling programmes, approval of premises, mentoring and supervision.You must also demonstrate: •Sound knowledge and implementation of legislation, guidance, frameworks relevant to the service. •Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.Our Benefits •Competitive salary depending on experience – Grade K £54,360 to £57,495 plus essential car user/travel allowances within the borough: •Local Government Pension Scheme membership. •Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. •Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. •Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). •Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.For an informal discussion about this post please contact Tom Lewis, Head of Service on 020 7364 0375 or Sylvette Peksa, Acting Team Leader on 020 7364 4640. *We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. To avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Senior Environmental Health Officer

The Environmental Education Project, based at Rosliston Forestry Centre delivers award winning outdoor sessions and provides fun learning experiences for schools, volunteers, corporate groups, individuals and families at Rosliston and across the National Forest. We are looking to expand our team with casual Rangers who can lead conservation groups of individual and corporate volunteers. Casual Environmental Education Rangers: days/ hours according to bookings and taking into account your availability and preferences. Please note – we wish to expand the skill set within our team – the successful candidates will each be able to demonstrate some of these skills:<ul><li>Environmental qualifications to degree level and / or relevant experience.</li><li>Experience of delivering conservation tasks and work with volunteer groups.</li><li>Experience of planning conservation tasks and a basic understanding of seasonal/ weather variations, reasons for these and how to adapt sessions if needed.</li><li>Experience of running outdoor events for different age groups.</li><li>Basic understanding of habitats, conservation and some ID skills.</li><li>A sense of humour and the ability to inspire and get on with people of all ages.</li><li>Be well organised and able to develop, implement and manage all the ‘’behind the scenes’’ parts of running successful sessions including booking people in and evaluation/ record keeping.</li><li>Attention to detail with all paperwork</li><li>Common sense and an ability to problem-solve.</li><li>Teambuilding experience / basic awareness</li></ul>Other useful attributes are:<ul><li>Basic Microsoft day-to-day use, and basic social media skills</li><li>Driving licence and use of a vehicle.</li></ul> The post holders will require a DBS Disclosure.Occasional evening and weekend work will be available.Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Derbyshire County Council

Casual Environmental Education Project Ranger

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThis is a new role within the Waste and Street Cleansing Team in the Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods Directorate.&nbsp; The Policy and Projects Manager will report to the Head of Service for Waste and Street Cleansing.The team is responsible for managing and delivering services and contracts for residential waste and recycling collections, street cleaning, winter gritting, and environmental enforcement. This includes proactive education, awareness, and enforcement of environmental crimes such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling, underpinned by the Environmental Protection Act.Our work directly supports the Council’s "Ambitious for Sutton" Corporate Plan;<ul><li> Action on climate change by seeking reductions in litter and fly-tipping, and supporting the Council’s Sustainability Strategy.</li><li> Aiming to become the top UK borough for recycling through effective contract management and supporting communication campaigns to encourage waste reduction and increased recycling.</li><li> An efficient and well-run Council by improving customer service and ensuring financial efficiency.</li></ul>The service is currently undergoing a period of transformation.&nbsp; This is an exciting time for waste and street cleansing services in the borough.&nbsp; We are a high performer, have great resident satisfaction, and new waste and enforcement contracts that have both been commissioned in the last 6 months.&nbsp; As we navigate legislative changes including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), and Simpler/more Consistent Recycling systems the Policy and Projects Manager supported by the Policy Officer Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring services adapt to this evolving regulatory environment, ensuring compliance and to capitalise on potential opportunities for enhanced efficiency and environmental performance.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Policy and Projects Manager will lead for the service on the review of existing performance, the implementation of key projects, and the development of policy to support the Council's Climate Change ambitions and delivery of the Environment Strategy strategy.&nbsp; You will be expected to collaborate effectively and proactively with colleagues and other key stakeholders to ensure the efficient and seamless delivery of services, contributing actively to the development and implementation of broader corporate strategies and initiatives.Working closely with the Head of Service, Contracts Manager, contractors and other key stakeholders the postholder will;<ul><li>continuously identify and evaluate opportunities for operational improvements, recommending and implementing changes to business processes that result in cost-effective services while consistently meeting agreed-upon quality standards and performance targets.</li><li>identify, develop, and implement commercially viable service delivery models, actively exploring avenues for income generation, achieving cost savings, and maximising resource efficiency.</li><li>represent the service at various forums, including Council Committees, friends groups meetings, public gatherings, and meetings with other partner (officer) groups and local organisations, effectively communicating service objectives and performance.</li><li>develop compelling bids and actively pursue external funding opportunities to enhance service delivery.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Policy and Projects Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.



Are you passionate about protecting public health? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated&nbsp;Environmental Health Officer&nbsp;to join our Food Safety and Health &amp; Safety Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in your community by delivering statutory services and enforcing public health legislation.
About the Role
As an experienced Environmental Health Officer, you will:
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<li>Deliver statutory functions in&nbsp;food safety,&nbsp;health and safety in the workplace,&nbsp;public health, zoolicensing&nbsp;plus tattooing and skin piercing.</li>
<li>Investigate&nbsp;notifiable diseasesand work in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice to businesses and council departments on compliance and best practice.</li>
<li>Take enforcement action where necessary, including preparing prosecution files and attending court.</li>
<li>Lead policy development and contribute to statutory plans in your areas of expertise.</li>
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Key Responsibilities
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<li>Conduct inspections and investigations across food safety, workplace health and safety, tattooing, skin piercing and zoo licensing.</li>
<li>Respond to complaints and RIDDOR notifications.</li>
<li>Taking formal enforcement action where appropriate including preparing prosecution files and representing the local authority in court.</li>
<li>Advise businesses and stakeholders on statutory obligations and best practices.</li>
<li>Maintain professional standards and support training initiatives within the team.</li>
<li>Prepare reports and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with 5 years demonstrable local authority district experience, that has the following:
Essential:
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<li>BSc (Hons) or MSc Environmental Health or Higher Certificate in Food Control (or equivalent).</li>
<li>Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) and/or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.</li>
<li>5 years demonstrable local authority experience in food safety, health and safety, and public health regulatory work including undertaking formal enforcement action and court experience.</li>
<li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.</li>
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Desirable:
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<li>NEBOSH or IOSH Health and Safety qualification.</li>
<li>Training in, Approved Premises, Lead Auditor, Zoo Licensing or Imported Food.</li>
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Why Join Us
Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:
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<li>Flexible Working:Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.</li>
<li>Generous Leave:&nbsp;Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.</li>
<li>Pension Scheme:&nbsp;Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Family-Friendly Initiatives:&nbsp;Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Wellbeing:Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Additional Perks:Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.</li>
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This role will require travelling throughout the district and visiting premises at evenings and weekends.
We have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone at least one day per week.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Nicola Wilson (Environmental Health &amp; Licensing Manager) on 01303 853262 or email <a href="mailto:nicola.wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23:59 on 30th November 2025. Previous applications received within the last 6 months need not re-apply.
Interviews are due to be held w/c 15th December 2025.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Environmental Health Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our dedicated Environmental Health Team as an&nbsp;Environment Officer&nbsp;or&nbsp;Environmental Health Officer. This is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent&nbsp;position offering a varied and rewarding workload.
About the Role Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing public health across the Borough. Your responsibilities will include:
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<li>Providing expert advice and guidance to residents and businesses</li>
<li>Conducting inspections and investigations</li>
<li>Taking appropriate enforcement action across all areas of environmental health</li>
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We are looking for someone with broad experience in Environmental Health, including&nbsp;food safety,&nbsp;health and safety, and&nbsp;pollution control. The role suits a confident and proactive individual with strong investigative, written, and customer service skills. You should be comfortable working with diverse client groups and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
A&nbsp;full, valid UK driving licence&nbsp;is essential for this role.
What We Offer
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<li>Competitive salary:&nbsp;£29,633 to £48,059&nbsp;(dependent on qualifications and experience)</li>
<li>Flexible benefits and vehicle allowance</li>
<li>23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li>
<li>Flexi-time scheme</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted health and leisure membership</li>
<li>Excellent career development opportunities</li>
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Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to obtain a&nbsp;Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. Support will be provided by the Council, with further details available in the application pack.
The ability to converse confidently with customers and provide clear advice in spoken English is essential. An assessment may be required. 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
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<li>Emma Bourne, Head of Environmental Health – 01483 743840</li>
<li>Janine Knighton, Principal Environmental Health Officer – 01483 743017</li>
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Closing Date:&nbsp; 24 November at 23.59&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Interview Date:&nbsp; 16 December 2025

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