Environmental Health Practitioner - Oxfordshire

Overview

Role: Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

Location: Oxfordshire

Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety

Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance)

• Advance your career in the private sector as part of Shield Safety, a leading Environmental Health Consultancy.
• Support CIEH Registration through the Pathway to Registration Programme.
• Lead inspections or audits in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Engage in training delivery, bespoke consultancy, and thought leadership projects to influence public health and safety in the UK.
• Collaborate with industry experts and national bodies to shape environmental health compliance standards.
• Work with Hospitality, Retail, and Leisure sectors to deliver high-impact environmental health audits and consultancy services.

• Hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
• Experience leading audits, inspections, or in compliance consultancy
• Be passionate about public health, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence

• Clear progression pathway:
  All EHPs are supported on the path to becoming a Registered EHP.
• Professional growth:
  We cover professional memberships and provide ongoing training.
• Flexible benefits: 33 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase extra days; flexible working and CPD opportunities.
• Tech-enabled, client-facing environment with streamlined processes.
• Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands and opportunities to learn from industry thought leaders.
• Field-based, client-facing role with strong career progression in the private sector.