Senior Environmental Health Officer (Food & H&S Complaints)
Local Authority – Regulatory Services
Overview
A Local Authority is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to support its Regulatory Services team, focusing on food complaints and health & safety investigations. The role may also require food hygiene inspections, so suitable qualification and competency is essential.
This is an interim role with a permanent opportunity expected to be advertised in the coming months.
Pay & Working Pattern
- Rate: Up to £40 per hour (Ltd)
- Hours: 1–2 days per week
- Location: Bournemouth / Hybrid
- Contract: 6 months initially
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate food safety and health & safety complaints
- Undertake food hygiene inspections where required
- Gather evidence and produce clear enforcement reports
- Liaise with businesses, complainants, and partner agencies
- Maintain accurate case records and support enforcement action
Requirements
- Environmental Health qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience in food safety and/or health & safety enforcement
- Competency to carry out food hygiene inspections
- Strong investigation, communication, and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently on complaint-led cases
We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.
For more information, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to marika.powell@arm.co.uk.