Senior/Environmental Health Officer

Make a Real Impact in the Heart of Hackney

Love food, community, and making a difference? So do we.

Hackney is one of the most exciting, diverse, and fast‑paced boroughs in London. From the bustling markets of Ridley Road to the world‑class eateries of Shoreditch, our Environmental Health team is at the heart of it all. We are looking for two Senior / Environmental Health Officers to join our mission to keep Hackney safe, healthy, and thriving.

Why Choose Hackney?

• For New Professionals: Just finished your CIEH EHP Portfolio or eligible for the Register of Environmental Health Practitioners? We offer a supportive launchpad to kickstart your career.
• For Experienced Officers: If you’re looking for stimulation, complexity, and the chance to lead on strategic policies, you’ll find it here.

The Role: Beyond the Checklist

This isn’t just about inspections; it’s about people. You will manage a dynamic caseload covering food safety, standards, health & safety, and infectious disease control.

You Will Thrive Here If You Are

• A Natural Communicator: You can build trust with our incredibly diverse local businesses and residents.
• A Problem Solver: You stay cool under pressure, navigating sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Outcome‑Driven: You are self‑motivated and love seeing the tangible results of your work.
• Strategically Minded: We need someone with an analytical mind and experience in enforcement and compliance. You should be a strategic thinker, keen to develop policies that support our ambitions for the borough.

What You’ll Bring

• An appropriate Environmental Health qualification and evidence of meeting the FSA FLCoP Competency Framework.
• A commercial mindset and an eye for detail; someone who understands the importance of accurate record‑keeping and effective administrative systems.
• The flexibility to participate in our 24/7 out‑of‑hours service (which includes an on‑call allowance).
• A “can‑do” attitude and a passion for public health.

Join Us

Hackney is more than just a place to work; it’s a community. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation and impact, we want to hear from you.

Hackney is the place to be. Be part of our story.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Managers: Shaheen Zar (shaheen.zar@hackney.gov.uk) or Ebony Dormer‑Kuti (ebony.dormerkuti@hackney.gov.uk).

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

Closing date for applications: 01 February 2025 (22:59)

Interview date: W/C 16 February 2026

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk.