Regulatory Services Officer, Grade 8

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a modern, forward-thinking authority committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to our communities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual with a positive, “can-do” attitude to join our Regulatory Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting public health and supporting local businesses.

• Carry out routine inspections and audits across a range of regulatory areas, including food safety and health and safety.
• Issue licences and provide assured advice to businesses.
• Undertake project work and contribute to service improvements.
• Enforce compliance through proportionate and effective interventions.
• Work collaboratively to promote business growth while safeguarding public health.

We are recruiting for an Environmental Health/Food Safety Officers within our proactive Public Protection Team. You will be working within a very experienced, professional, friendly team of officers who keep the element of ‘team’ work at the very heart of what they do.

You will carry out a range of duties including:

• Food safety and standards inspections
• Food sampling
• Investigating food complaints and infectious disease cases
• Providing advice and preparing enforcement notices and reports
• Investigate health & safety complaints and RIDDOR accident notifications and issue licences (qualification dependent)

You will manage your own case load responding to both proactive and reactive demands in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assessing intelligence, conducting investigations, and working collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies such as the FSA and UKHSA.

This is a
hybrid role
, with a base at one of our council offices (Chester, Winsford, or Ellesmere Port) and the flexibility to work from home.

We’re looking for
positive, dynamic, and results-focused individuals
who are passionate about protecting public health and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors.

• A Diploma, Degree, or Master’s in Environmental Health
  or
  the
  Higher Certificate in Food Control
• Experience in food safety in either the public or commercial sector
• An understanding of multi-disciplinary working and integrated team approaches
• The ability to adapt to change and drive positive outcomes
• A full UK driving licence

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a modern, flexible authority committed to delivering high-quality services. Our core values—
Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment
—guide everything we do.

• A competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service to 31 days and the option to purchase additional leave
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Training and development opportunities

A supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements

For any more information please contact David Brownlow, david.brownlow@c