Senior Environmental Health Officer – EK

Overview

As a Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will safeguard public health by leading inspections, investigations, and enforcement across food safety, workplace health and safety, and infectious diseases. You will collaborate with businesses, residents, and partner agencies to promote compliance and safer environments. You will manage complex cases, drive enforcement actions, and mentor colleagues, shaping Hackney’s environmental health outcomes. This role offers impact at scale within a collaborative council team focused on public safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of commercial premises for food safety, hygiene, and health and safety compliance
• Investigate complaints, food poisoning incidents, infectious diseases, and workplace accidents
• Prepare inspection reports, witness statements, and prosecution files
• Serve statutory notices and take enforcement actions, including prosecutions where needed
• Undertake targeted enforcement operations and handle complex cases
• Assess food safety management systems and HACCP compliance
• Respond to licensing applications and public health matters
• Provide guidance to businesses to improve compliance and reduce risks
• Lead projects and complex investigations; mentor colleagues; deputise for management when required

Key requirements

• A recognised Environmental Health qualification (degree or diploma)
• Professional registration with EHRB or accepted CIEH route
• Experience in Environmental Health inspections, investigations and enforcement
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety laws and environmental health regulations
• Experience preparing reports, gathering evidence, and taking enforcement action
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage caseloads, prioritise work, and work independently

• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Mentoring and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of food safety, health and safety legislation
• HACCP familiarity
• Experience with evidence gathering and prosecution processes

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