EHO​/Food Safety Officer

Buckingham Futures is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner / Senior Food Safety Officer to play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations across Lincolnshire.

You’ll be part of a dedicated regulatory services team, delivering inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities while providing expert guidance to businesses and the public. This is a varied role where no two days are the same—covering everything from food hygiene inspections and communicable disease control to public health enforcement and multi‑agency operations.

• Enforce legislation relating to food hygiene, food standards, health & safety, public health, and port health.
• Carry out inspections of food manufacturing, retail, storage, and distribution premises (including vessels where relevant).
• Investigate incidents such as food poisoning outbreaks, occupational health incidents, or notifiable diseases.
• Undertake enforcement action where required, including serving notices, seizing goods, prohibiting unsafe activities, and preparing prosecution files.
• Gather evidence, conduct interviews under PACE, and represent the authority in court when necessary.
• Respond to service requests, complaints, and public enquiries, ensuring professional and timely outcomes.
• Provide clear, practical advice to businesses—supporting compliance while helping them grow responsibly.
• Work closely with partner agencies such as the FSA, APHA, Border Force, Public Health bodies, HSE, and other local authorities.

We’re looking for a motivated professional with a strong background in environmental health and/or food safety regulation. You’ll need to be confident in making sound decisions, applying legislation, and managing challenging situations.

• Proven experience in inspections, enforcement, and advisory work across food, public health, and health & safety.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks.
• Competency to act as an Authorised Officer under the Food Law Code of Practice and Health & Safety enforcement.
• Strong investigative and evidence‑gathering skills, including PACE interviews and report writing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical requirements clearly.
• IT literacy and ability to manage caseloads effectively.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient when faced with complex or sensitive situations.

• Accredited Environmental Health Officer (EHRB registered), or
• Holder of the Higher Certificate in Food Control with extensive experience in food regulatory controls, or
• Relevant qualification in occupational health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent), combined with substantial regulatory experience.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of regulatory functions, including food safety, port health, and public health.
• Professional development and CPD support.
• Flexible working arrangements, including some evening work where required.

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