DescriptionSalary: £37, 280 - £41,771 (Depending on qualifications)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
Food and Safety Team - Make a Difference in Wiltshire Council
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?
Our integrated approach means you will collaborate closely with Trading Standards, Animal Health, Licensing, and Environmental Protection, creating a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary environment that sets us apart from many other local authorities.
Working with us means being part of a forward-thinking council that prioritises professional excellence, sustainability, and continuous learning. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team and encouraged to grow your skills.
Explore more benefits here!
Curious to know whether this could be the right role for you?
On Thursday 12 February at 5 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
For more details, contact Amy Hopper, Food & Safety Public Protection Manager, at amy.hopper@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 716664.
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
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Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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