Technical Officer - Commercial in Watford

East Herts Council is looking for a Technical Officer to work in the Commercial Team. You will undertake proactive interventions, investigate and respond to complaints and enquiries within the team.

You will be expected to work across all aspects of the team's work, which includes Food Hygiene, Infectious Disease Control, Health and Safety, Public Health and work associated with registrations and enquiries for the Beauty Sector. Specific duties will be around:

• Undertaking food safety and health and safety inspections and service requests in commercial premises.
• Undertaking infectious disease investigations, including outbreaks and food sampling.
• Investigating and preparing reports for enforcement and prosecution.

We want the right individual to join our small but busy team to help make a real difference to the residents of East Herts. You will need to be flexible over the duties you are assigned, keen to develop and enjoy working and being part of a team.

In order to be competent in this role, you will need to have relevant qualification(s) to undertake food safety controls as defined by the FSA Food Law Code of Practice and the accompanying Practice Guidance, along with having:

• Experience working within Environmental Health and undertaking enforcement action.
• Confidence in dealing with the public.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to make reasoned decisions.

You will be working in a highly respected team. Self-motivation, professionalism, commitment and enthusiasm are essential. You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car while at work.

What can we offer you?

• Opportunities for growth and cross-departmental working, learning new skills and service areas.
• 26-29 days' annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service.
• Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits.
• Employee well-being programme.
• Employee events group.
• Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council.
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime.
• Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts.
• Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours.
• Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Discounts at council-owned leisure centres.
• Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England.
• Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisation.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alimat Adenekan, Commercial Team Manager. Closing date: 31st July 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held on: week commencing 10th August 2026.

We, as a council, are ambitious. To find out more about our ambitions and what it's like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.