Environmental Health Officer

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bournemouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English