Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer (Commercial Team) - FTC 4 years
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,311 to £50,383 per year |
| Additional salary information: | dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | North Herts Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REGU2982 |
Summary
The Role
As part of our small, supportive and dedicated team, you will carry out inspections and lead on complex cases. You will provide advice to businesses, guiding them towards compliance, and where necessary, take formal enforcement action including preparing cases for court.
You will be responsible for carrying out a wide variety of work, but your key responsibilities will include:
• Carrying out routine and reactive food hygiene inspections of all categories including premises subject to approval
• Carrying out health and safety inspections
• Investigating complaints, accidents and infectious disease cases.
• Assessing a wide range of events as part of the Safety Advisory Group
For further information, please see our job profile.
Join us in creating a healthier, safer, and more vibrant community. At North Hertfordshire Council, we’re committed to making the district a thriving place to live, work, and prosper. Our Environmental Health Service plays a vital role in protecting the well-being of those who live, work or socialise in North Herts ensuring our businesses are safe and compliant.
The Experience you will bring
You will need either a diploma, degree or MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification in food safety and experience working in a local authority commercial team.
With in-depth knowledge of key legislation, regulations and relevant guidance, you will have a proven ability to carry out inspections, investigations, gather evidence, serve statutory notices and prepare cases for prosecution.
You’ll be enthusiastic about public health, have excellent communication skills, and the confidence to deal with both businesses and members of the public. You should have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, other departments and external agencies to deliver a customer-focused service.
While experience in an Environmental Health commercial team is preferred, if you are a newly qualified officer looking to grow your career, we would like to hear from you.
This role operates within a career-graded scheme, offering progression based on responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.
You will need a full driving licence, access to a car and the ability to work flexibly within the service's core hours and on occasions outside of normal office hours.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Liz DeVere, Commercial Team Manager on 01462 474520
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date: Noon Thursday 23rd October 2025
Interviews: Friday 7th November 2025
As part of our small, supportive and dedicated team, you will carry out inspections and lead on complex cases. You will provide advice to businesses, guiding them towards compliance, and where necessary, take formal enforcement action including preparing cases for court.
You will be responsible for carrying out a wide variety of work, but your key responsibilities will include:
• Carrying out routine and reactive food hygiene inspections of all categories including premises subject to approval
• Carrying out health and safety inspections
• Investigating complaints, accidents and infectious disease cases.
• Assessing a wide range of events as part of the Safety Advisory Group
For further information, please see our job profile.
Join us in creating a healthier, safer, and more vibrant community. At North Hertfordshire Council, we’re committed to making the district a thriving place to live, work, and prosper. Our Environmental Health Service plays a vital role in protecting the well-being of those who live, work or socialise in North Herts ensuring our businesses are safe and compliant.
The Experience you will bring
You will need either a diploma, degree or MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification in food safety and experience working in a local authority commercial team.
With in-depth knowledge of key legislation, regulations and relevant guidance, you will have a proven ability to carry out inspections, investigations, gather evidence, serve statutory notices and prepare cases for prosecution.
You’ll be enthusiastic about public health, have excellent communication skills, and the confidence to deal with both businesses and members of the public. You should have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, other departments and external agencies to deliver a customer-focused service.
While experience in an Environmental Health commercial team is preferred, if you are a newly qualified officer looking to grow your career, we would like to hear from you.
This role operates within a career-graded scheme, offering progression based on responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.
You will need a full driving licence, access to a car and the ability to work flexibly within the service's core hours and on occasions outside of normal office hours.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Liz DeVere, Commercial Team Manager on 01462 474520
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date: Noon Thursday 23rd October 2025
Interviews: Friday 7th November 2025