We are currently recruiting for positions across the UK, from Falkirk to Southampton, and Hull to Dublin.
Environmental Health Practitioner Job – Food Safety & Health and Safety | Shield Safety Group
Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or a recent Environmental Health Graduate, and arelooking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety Group, one of the UK’s leading environmental health consultancies, and take the next step toward CIEH registration through our structured Pathway to Registration programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and some hands-on experience in food safety or health and safety auditing to grow within a dynamic, tech-driven, and award-winning team.
Why Work with Shield Safety Group
Career Progression in Environmental Health
We’re committed to developing the next generation of Chartered Environmental Health Practitioners. Whether your goal is to become a Food Safety Consultant, Health and Safety Advisor, or a Compliance Manager, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
Specialise in Food Safety and Health and Safety
Unlike roles focused on housing or environmental protection, our consultancy specialises in food safety compliance and health and safety risk management across the hospitality, retail, and leisure sectors.
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 working with high-profile clients such as Tesco, DFS, Yo! Sushi, and Interstate Hotels, 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 the future of 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 twice named Compliance Consultancy of the Year, recognised for excellence in food hygiene, health and safety auditing, and regulatory compliance.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you should:
- Hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
- Have some experience in food safety inspections, health and safety audits, 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
Apply Now – Environmental Health Jobs UK
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. One of our team members 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!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Temp to perm, Graduate
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Have you completed a degree (BSc or MSc) in Environmental Health?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
