At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect public health through food hygiene inspections and health & safety enforcement.
- Company: Join the London Borough of Havering, committed to community safety and well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career in environmental health.
- Qualifications: Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with experience in health & safety legislation.
The predicted salary is between 43680 - 48003 £ per year.
Employment: Full time permanent (2x Environmental Health Officer - Food Safety / Health and Safety)
Working Hours: 36 per week
Job location: East London, Havering (Hybrid Working)
Salary: G7 £43,680- £48,003 pa
Closing date: 3rd July 2026
About The Role
We are looking for a qualified and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Food and Health & Safety Team at Havering. In this role, you will play a key part in protecting public health by delivering a programme of food hygiene, food standards and health & safety inspections, alongside responding to complaints and service requests across the borough. You will work with a wide range of businesses and stakeholders, providing clear advice, taking proportionate enforcement action, and contributing to safer communities across Havering.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out food hygiene and standards inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice
- Investigate complaints relating to food safety and health & safety matters
- Undertake accident investigations/health and safety complaints and inspections
- Investigate infectious disease control activity
- Take enforcement action where required, including serving notices and preparing prosecution cases
- Provide input into licensing and planning consultations
- Manage a varied caseload effectively
About You
- Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with relevant post‑qualification experience
- Experienced in enforcement under Health & Safety legislation, and confident in making proportionate decisions
- Strong communicator, well organised, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
- Competent under the Food Law Code of Practice and be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Professional development and CPD opportunities
- A collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to shape and improve services across the borough
- Great pension scheme
Additional Information
The role will require occasional work outside normal hours and travel across the borough.
Equal Opportunity Statement
When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety/Health & Safety) employer: London Borough of Havering
The London Borough of Havering is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Environmental Health Officers. With flexible and hybrid working options, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to public health, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. The borough's diverse population and focus on safeguarding ensure that every team member contributes to creating safer, healthier environments for all residents.
Contact Details:
London Borough of Havering Recruitment Team
