Job Introduction
Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety)
(P00213
Starting salary £46,376pa to £49,608pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)
37 hours per week (hybrid)
Permanent contract
We are looking for a qualified and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Food Safety Team at Welwyn Hatfield.
In this role, you will play a key part in protecting public health by delivering a programme of food hygiene, food standards and health & safety inspections, alongside responding to complaints and service requests across the borough.
You will work with a wide range of businesses and stakeholders, providing clear advice, taking proportionate enforcement action, and contributing to safer communities across the borough.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out food hygiene and standards inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice
- Investigate complaints relating to food safety and health & safety matters
- Undertake accident investigations/health and safety complaints and inspections
- Investigate infectious disease control activity
- Take enforcement action where required, including serving notices and preparing prosecution cases
- Provide input into licensing and planning consultations
- Manage a varied caseload effectively
About You:
- You will be a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner and have a degree or equivalent qualification.
- Experienced in enforcement under Health & Safety legislation, and confident in making proportionate decisions.
- Competent under the Food Law Code of Practice and be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
- Strong communicator, well organised, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
The role is hybrid with office attendance 2/3 days a week, subject to service needs. You will be required to attend the office more often during your training period.
The post holder will have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel across the borough.
This role involves working outside of normal office hours when required, including occasional evenings.
For an informal discussion, please contact Liz Bailey, Head of Regulatory Services at l.bailey1@welhat.gov.uk
About us:
We offer an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working, free parking, access to electric pool cars, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave each year. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here My Rewards – Careers
We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme. Curious about how much a pension with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council could be worth? Take a look at this public sector pension calculator to find out.
Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for.
We are changing:
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by WHBC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation – Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.
Please read the role profile before applying. We recommend downloading the role profile as this will be unavailable online once the vacancy closes.
Closing date for applications is 13 September 2026
Remote assessments will be held on 17 September 2026
Face to face interviews will be held week commencing 21 September 2026
