Environmental Health Practitioner - East

Overview

Role: Environmental Health Practitioner

Location: East London

Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety

Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year

Job Description:

Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career.

Whether you are aiming to achieve CIEH Registration through our structured Pathway to Registration Programme, ready to take a step up in your Environmental Health career, or simply want to specialise in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety, this is an excellent opportunity.

This is a fantastic role for professionals with a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and some hands-on experience in leading inspections or auditing, to grow within a collaborative, award-winning team.

⚫ Career progression in Environmental Health:
We’re committed to developing the next generation of registered Environmental Health Practitioners and support your journey to roles such as Specialist Consultant, Senior Auditor, or Regional Manager, with ongoing development opportunities and CPD.

We offer opportunities for career development and continuous learning with CPD opportunities, technical workshops, development programmes, and support to complete the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Registered EHP Pathway Programme.

⚫ Specialise in Food Safety and Health and Safety:
Our consultancy focuses on Food Safety Compliance and Health and Safety Risk Management across Hospitality, Retail, and Leisure sectors, unlike roles focused on Housing or Environmental Protection.

⚫ Work Smarter with Compliance Technology:
Use our proprietary Audit Upload Tool and digital compliance systems to streamline your work. No more paperwork – just efficient, tech-led solutions.

⚫ Work with Leading UK Brands:
Gain experience with high-profile clients and leading brand names in Retail and Hospitality, delivering high-impact environmental health audits and consultancy services.

⚫ Broaden Your

Experience:

Go beyond inspections – get involved in training delivery, bespoke consultancy, and thought leadership projects that influence public health and safety in the UK.

⚫ Industry Recognition and

Collaboration:

Collaborate with experts from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), Food Standards Agency (FSA), and Food Standards Scotland (FSS). Be part of a team shaping national standards in Environmental Health compliance.

⚫ Award-Winning Consultancy:
Join a company recognised for excellence in Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Auditing, and Regulatory Compliance.

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
• Have some experience leading audits, inspections or compliance consultancy
• Be passionate about public health
  , risk management
  , and regulatory compliance
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence

If you’re ready to grow your career as a CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner in a forward-thinking, supportive, and innovative consultancy, apply today. A team member will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Apply now and become a part of our diverse and dynamic team, making every day safer!

• Clear progression pathway:
  All EHPs are supported from day one on the path to becoming a Registered EHP.
• Professional growth:
  We cover professional memberships and provide ongoing training.
• Flexible benefits: 33 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, flexible working, training opportunities and CPD, strong benefits package.
• Work in a tech-based, client-facing environment with limited paperwork and reasonable hours.
• Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands, with opportunities to learn from industry thought leaders.
• This is a rare opportunity for qualified EHPs to work in a field-based, client-facing role with strong progression in the private sector.