Environmental Health Officer​/SEHO - Food Safety

Have you got the ambition, knowledge and experience we are looking for?

If yes, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a part time Environmental Health Officer to join our forward-thinking Food and Safety team, although we will also consider your application if you are a Technical Officer. Your varied role includes food safety inspections, health and safety and accident investigations, infectious disease control, skin piercing registration, caravan site licensing, and investigation of complaints.

If you are an enthusiastic and innovative EHO, and will positively contribute to driving the service forward, we would love you to join our team. You will need to use your own initiative, be proactive and work well in a team and alone.

EHO minimum requirement: a BSc or MSc degree or equivalent in Environmental Health

If you are an EHTO, we are still interested in hearing from you: 3 A levels (including 1 science) or an equivalent BTEC or NVQ Level3 in a science subject and Higher Certificate in Food Control/Food Premises Inspection.

• current technical and working knowledge of food and safety matters
• NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate would be an advantage
• A member of the CIEH

• Salary: EHO/SEHO £40,174 - £48,731 pro rata per annum (Career grade) - Up to £49,758 pro rata with exceptional performance once in post or EHTO £35,646 - £43,239 (Career grade) pro rata per annum - up to £44,472 with exceptional performance once in post
• 27-28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus 5 additional days following 5 years of local authority continuous service)
• £1,239 per annum essential car user allowance
• Hybrid Working
• Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
• A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

Our offices in Lyndhurst are in the centre of the picturesque New Forest, with open plan layout and modern meeting spaces. There is also the opportunity to work remotely and out on district.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with rural, urban, coastal and industrial areas and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At New Forest District Council, we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.

We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We ’ re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.