Environmental Health Officer

Mansfield District Council have a great opportunitiy for an Environmental Health Officer (Food, Health and Safety and Licensing) to join the team based in Mansfield. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,434-£39,152 plus market supplement £3,284 (pro-rata).

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (working pattern to be determined). Pay award pending.

We are looking for a motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Food, Health & Safety and Licensing team at Mansfield District Council. You will play a key role in protecting public health by undertaking food safety, health & safety inspections, licensing visits, complaint and infectious disease investigations and sampling. The initiation of remedial action including the issue of informal and statutory notices and attendance at Court when required.

You’ll be part of a small, friendly, busy team that works collaboratively and in partnership with businesses and stakeholders to resolve issues and promote high standards.

This role offers excellent benefits, including flexible working (flexi-time), generous annual leave and hybrid working arrangements

What do we need from you?

A BSc or MSc (Hons) in Environmental Health, accredited by the CIEH or equivalent. Hold EHRB Registration or be working towards registration by completion of the CIEH Environmental Health Professional Pathway. Have recent experience of carrying out food safety official controls in a local authority environment.

Key strengths we’re looking for:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively and build effective partnerships

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Good organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload

If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date:  14  June 2026

Interviews: w/c 22 June 2026

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Environmental Health Officer.

Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority