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Environmental Health Officer (Food/Health & Safety)
- Location Shropshire
- Job type Temporary
- Salary £50 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector
- Reference 92437 / J91149
We are Recruiting: Environmental Health Officer – Health Protection
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Enviromental Health Officer to support a Health Protection Team within a busy local authority in the Shropshire area.
Rate: £50 per hour (via Umbrella Company, Inside IR35)
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Duration: 3 month (6 weeks from 3rd Nov → 2 weeks off mid-Dec → 6 weeks from Jan 2026)
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct food hygiene and health & safety inspections (retail & catering premises)
• Investigate complaints and provide regulatory advice
• Prepare legal reports and undertake enforcement action where required
• Support health protection priorities and contribute to service improvements
Requirements:
• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
• EHRB registration and food inspection competency
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a local authority EH team
• Strong understanding of food law, H&S and enforcement processes
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
If you’re available or have any queries regarding this role, please submit your CV, or contact Lola on lbrookes@venngroup.com