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Environmental Health Officer (Food, Health and Safety and Licensing)

Mansfield District Council

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Salary

£35,570 to £40,444

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

25 October 2026

5 days left

Job description

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Environmental Health Officer (Food, Health and Safety and Licensing)

£35,570-£40,444 plus market supplement £3,284 (pro-rata for part time).

22.2 hours per week (working pattern to be determined).

We are looking for a motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Food, Health & Safety and Licensing team at Mansfield District Council. You will play a key role in protecting public health by undertaking food safety, health & safety inspections, licensing visits, complaint and infectious disease investigations and sampling. The initiation of remedial action including the issue of informal and statutory notices and attendance at Court when required.

You’ll be part of a small, friendly, busy team that works collaboratively and in partnership with businesses and stakeholders to resolve issues and promote high standards.

This role offers excellent benefits, including flexible working (flexi-time), generous annual leave and hybrid working arrangements.

What do we need from you?

A BSc or MSc in Environmental Health, accredited by the CIEH or equivalent. Be registered with the EHORB or be working towards registration by completion of the CIEH Environmental Health Professional Pathway. Have recent experience of carrying out food safety official controls in a local authority environment.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build effective partnerships
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Good organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload

If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs Therese Gough, Food, Health and Safety Manager, 01623 463189 or email tgough@mansfield.gov.uk

To apply, please visit: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Closing date: 25October 2026

Interviews: w/c 9November 2026

Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer

and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

7 October 2026

Last checked

20 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Mansfield District Council

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