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 Officer 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.

• 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