Environmental Health Officer/Food & Safety Officer

Overview

Environmental Health Officer/Food & Safety Officer (Food & Safety Team)

Part Time 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

Grade 6/7 Salary range £38,649 - £51,126 (pro rata to £23,189.40 - £30,675.60) (Career Graded)

Responsibilities

• Carry out food hygiene inspections, investigate health and safety incidents, follow up on complaints, and tackle a communicable disease case.
• Provide advice, guidance, and practical solutions to businesses to keep them compliant and successful.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a regulatory or public health environment is essential.
• Career-graded role with support for growth.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.

What we offer

• Hybrid working for better work-life balance and a friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunities to learn and progress; benefits package including training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, Local Government Pension Scheme, and more.

Additional information

Check out the full role profile or contact during recruitment: Catherine Rayner (Environmental Health Manager) at 01730 234306 or Hannah Kennedy (Food & Safety Team Leader) at 01730 234163. Include a full supporting statement with your CV.

You can find more about the council, our values, and benefits at the council website: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/jobs-council

Closing date for receipt of applications: 22 May 2026. Interviews are likely to be held on 4 June 2026.

East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences — we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit. The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans supports the Armed Forces Community Covenant; more information is available on the scheme and eligibility.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

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