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Senior Environmental Health Officer - Food and Safety

Mid Sussex District Council

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Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath (Hybrid)

Permanent, Flexible hours, Part time

Basic DBS check required

£42,403 - £47,420 pa + car allowance, per annum (Pro rata)

22 hours


Join Our Team: Become a Senior Environmental Health Officer 

Are you ready to develop your career in the realm of food hygiene and health and safety? We are at the forefront of public health, ensuring businesses are safe and compliant for customers and employees alike. We're seeking experienced proactive and adaptable individuals to join our team and make a tangible impact within our communities.

Role Overview: 

To carry out all statutory duties, actions required under discretionary powers, and actions resulting from policy decisions, in the application of the Council’s environmental health functions, as managed, administered and enforced by the Environmental Health service.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead and execute top-tier environmental health services aligned with the Corporate Plan, driving continuous improvements in council services. 
  • Collaborate closely with team members and management to ensure the highest standards of environmental health service delivery. 
  • Stay updated on relevant environmental health legislation and demonstrate proficiency in compliance, adhering to the Food Law Code of Practice's Competency Framework. 
  • Conduct comprehensive inspections and investigations, including food hygiene, health and safety, infectious diseases, and environmental hazards. 
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to the public, residents, businesses, and stakeholders on matters related to food safety, infectious disease control, and workplace health and safety. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

  • A degree (BSc/MSc) or diploma in Environmental Health.
  • Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Registration Board.
  • Voting membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
  • Able to demonstrate compliance with the Competency Framework detailed in the Food Standards Agency Food Law Code of Practice by annually producing documented evidence of training, skills, and experience.
  • Completion of continual professional development related to Food Safety (minimum 20 hours per year), Health and Safety at Work (minimum 10 hours per year).
  • Elevated level of literacy and numeracy. 
  • Have excellent written & oral communication skills including the ability to explain complex legal & technical issues to members of the public.  

Benefits: 

  • Agile working arrangements to promote work-life balance.  
  • Generous pension scheme.  
  • 34 days of annual leave (pro-rata) to support your wellbeing.

Join Us: 

If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling role that presents challenges alongside rewarding opportunities to enhance public health and safety, we're eager to welcome you aboard. Bring your expertise as an Environmental Health Officer, your commitment to upholding regulatory standards, and your innovative mindset to help shape the future of environmental health in Mid Sussex. 

If you would like an informal chat, please do get in touch with Michael Bateman, our Head of Environmental Health, at michael.bateman@midsussex.gov.uk.

How to Apply:  

Please follow the link to apply online, attaching your CV with a supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role as a single document.   

Close Date: 3rd November 2024 

Interview dates: 11th -15th November 2024 


Closing date: Sun 03/11/2024 at 17:00
Job reference: EENH031
Vacancy downloads:

Role_Profile_-_SEHO_Food_and_Safety.pdf

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