Environmental Health Officer

Overview An opportunity has arisen for forward-thinking Environmental Health Officers to join the Public Protection Service’s Environmental Health (Food / Health & Safety) Team. We are looking to recruit two specialist officers.For fully qualified EHO's salary is Band 8 £39,862 - £44,075. For those still working towards EHRB registration, salary is Band 7 £35,412 - £39,152, moving up to Band 8 once qualified.Role 1 – Environmental Health Officer (Food / Health & Safety) In this role, you will:Deliver programmed food hygiene & standards inspectionsInvestigate infectious disease cases and outbreaksRespond to complaints, service requests, and enquiriesTake appropriate enforcement action to improve standards and protect public healthRole 2 – Health & Safety Specialist In this role, you will:Conduct risk-based workplace inspectionsUndertake health and safety enforcement activity, ensuring compliance through advice, formal notices, and (where appropriate) legal actionInvestigate workplace accidents, complaints, RIDDORs, and public health concerns (including legionella)For both roles we are looking forExperience across a broad spectrum of environmental health is desirable, including port health.A competent, proactive individual comfortable handling complex casework, both routine and reactiveAn excellent team player with strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and presentationRequirements of the job Successful candidates will:Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) in Environmental HealthHave, or be working towards, the EHRB Certificate of Registration (or equivalent)Ideally possess significant post-qualification food safety experience, supported by relevant CPDConsideration will also be given to qualified applicants currently working in other fields of Environmental Health who are looking to broaden their experience.The posts are based in Cramlington but will require travel throughout the County. Applicants must therefore be able to meet the transport requirements of the role and as such have a valid UK driving license and the use of a vehicle.For further information about these vacancies, please contact Mark Mitchell, Tel: 07764 974984, email: or Robert Graham, Tel: 07500 782209, email: for an informal discussion.Why choose us? Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “Land of Great Opportunities”, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension SchemeFlexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)Seniority level Entry levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function OtherIndustries Government AdministrationGet notified about new Environmental Health Officer jobs in Morpeth, England, United Kingdom.Cramlington, England, United Kingdom 4 hours agoHexham, England, United Kingdom 4 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-08