Overview
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Location: Oxfordshire
Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety
Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance)
Responsibilities
- Advance your career in the private sector as part of Shield Safety, a leading Environmental Health Consultancy.
- Support CIEH Registration through the Pathway to Registration Programme.
- Lead inspections or audits in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
- Engage in training delivery, bespoke consultancy, and thought leadership projects to influence public health and safety in the UK.
- Collaborate with industry experts and national bodies to shape environmental health compliance standards.
- Work with Hospitality, Retail, and Leisure sectors to deliver high-impact environmental health audits and consultancy services.
Qualifications
- Hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
- Experience leading audits, inspections, or in compliance consultancy
- Be passionate about public health, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Hold a full and valid UK driving licence
What We Offer
- Clear progression pathway: All EHPs are supported on the path to becoming a Registered EHP.
- Professional growth: We cover professional memberships and provide ongoing training.
- Flexible benefits: 33 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase extra days; flexible working and CPD opportunities.
- Tech-enabled, client-facing environment with streamlined processes.
- Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands and opportunities to learn from industry thought leaders.
- Field-based, client-facing role with strong career progression in the private sector.
Environmental Health Practitioner - Oxfordshire employer: Shield Safety
Shield Safety in Nottingham is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its employees, offering a clear progression path to becoming a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner. With a supportive work culture that values continuous development through professional memberships and CPD opportunities, employees enjoy a competitive salary package alongside a generous car allowance. The company's focus on Food Safety Compliance and Health & Safety Risk Management across diverse sectors makes it a rewarding place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in their community.
