Environmental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Merton Full time

Lead Officer Food and Safety

The London Borough of Merton is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Environmental Health Specialist to join its Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) team. As a Lead Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of food safety, health, and safety, and infectious disease functions across the RSP boroughs.

You will work closely with the team to ensure that statutory obligations, performance standards, and service delivery plans are met. Your technical expertise in food and health safety matters, including food hygiene and standards inspections, food complaints, and investigation of accidents and communicable diseases, will be essential in this role.

To be successful in this position, you must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.

The RSP team operates a hybrid working model, with touchdown points in all boroughs. You will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality services and achieve excellent outcomes.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, and flexible working arrangements. For more information about the benefits of working for the London Borough of Merton, please visit our website.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver food safety, health, and safety, and infectious disease functions across the RSP boroughs
  • Work closely with the team to ensure statutory obligations, performance standards, and service delivery plans are met
  • Provide technical expertise in food and health safety matters, including food hygiene and standards inspections, food complaints, and investigation of accidents and communicable diseases
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality services and achieve excellent outcomes

Requirements:

  • Suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent)
  • Significant post-qualification experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment


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