Environmental Health Officer (Food And Safety) in Guildford

Overview

Environmental Health Officer – Food & Safety
Contract: Initial 3 month ongoing contract
Salary: £57 to £67 per hour umbrella
Location: Surrey

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Food & Safety EHO to join our organisation, working under the guidance of the Principal Environmental Health Officer. In this role, you will deliver a high-quality, efficient and responsive food hygiene service, ensuring statutory duties are met and public health is protected.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out programmed routine and reactive food hygiene inspections.
• Conduct complaint investigations across Food Safety.
• Undertake appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with the Council\’s Enforcement Policy.
• Deliver services to the highest professional standard, ensuring all statutory and legal obligations are met.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work proactively to agreed objectives, planning and prioritising workload with autonomy.
• Complete inspections, investigations and project work as required, ensuring all actions are monitored and followed through.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and policy changes.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, other local authorities, government departments and external agencies.
• Keep the Principal EHO informed of workload, emerging issues and any performance constraints.
• Maintain accurate and professional records using Northgate and other internal systems.
• Ensure all written communication is clear, professional and instructive.
• Prepare reports, witness statements and relevant documentation for legal proceedings, attending court to give evidence when required.
• Provide advice and guidance to the public, colleagues and partner agencies.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.