At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect public health through food hygiene inspections and health & safety enforcement.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Havering, dedicated to community well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for hybrid working and occasional travel across the borough.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with relevant experience and strong communication skills.
Full time permanent
Working Hours: 36 per week
Job location: East London, Havering (Hybrid Working)
Salary: G7 £43,680- £48,003pa
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.
Why Join Havering
At Havering, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality services for our residents while creating a supportive and inclusive working environment. We offer:
- 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.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion, please contact: Tina Nelan – Team Leader, Food and Health & Safety
Email: tina.nelan@havering.gov.uk
Telephone: 01708 431904
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