Environmental Health Officer (Food)

Salary: £37, 280 - £41,771 (Depending on qualifications)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview Date: Monday 6 July 2026

If you are a qualified Environmental Health Officer, registered with the CIEH and have completed your Portfolio of Professional Practice, or are close to finishing, we would love to hear from you!

Our Food and Safety Team is looking for a dedicated Environmental Health Officer to join their friendly, supportive team, where your work can directly benefit residents and businesses in Wiltshire.

We also welcome BSc or MSc Environmental Health students graduating this year who have passed the Practical Food ID exam. For the right candidate, we will fully support you towards EHP registration.

In this role, you will carry out food premises inspections, lead investigations, and provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll also be involved in health and safety and infectious disease investigations. You will also have opportunities to mentor junior officers, help shape service development, and represent the council formally when needed.

Because Wiltshire is a large, predominantly rural county, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to meet service needs across the area.

We are looking for someone confident working independently, able to manage their own caseload, and skilled in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience with high-risk food processes or mentoring would be an advantage.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here .

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Curious to know whether this could be the right role for you?

On Thursday 11 June at 5:30 pm, we are hosting a friendly, informal Q&A session on Teams. This would be an opportunity for you to meet the team, ask questions, and get a genuine feel for what it is like to work with us - Interested in Joining? Sign Up Here

Contact details

Amy Hopper, Food & Safety Public Protection Manager, amy.hopper@wiltshire.gov.uk , 01225 716664.

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Application criteria

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