- Reference: EN263
- Division: Community Services
- Salary: £39,277.00 - £50,007.00 per annum
- Contract type: Permanent
- Posted on: 31 July 2026
- Interview date: 07 September 2026 - 11 September 2026
- Extra payment(s): Essential car user, Special responsibility allowance
- Positions: 1
- Category: Environmental
- Grade: H - J
- Working hours: 37 per week
- Closing date: 30 August 2026
- Location: Town Hall, Crawley – with travel around the Crawley borough
- Location type: Hybrid
We are seeking a talented, dynamic and flexible professional who will play a key role in the delivery of better regulatory services for Crawley Borough Council.
As a member of the Food Safety team you will carry out proactive and reactive food hygiene inspections and interventions, investigate food complaints and give advice on all food related issues. You will be required to investigate cases of infectious diseases and food borne disease. You will also be involved in the development and delivery of public health initiatives and training.
Experience of the investigation of health and safety complaints and RIDDOR’s would be desirable.
The successful candidate must have recent operational experience of working within food safety and possess the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to be able to undertake investigations, interventions and enforcement in this field.
As an EHO or Food Safety Officer you will be appropriately qualified with a degree or diploma in environmental health and be registered with the Environmental Health Officer’s Registration Board or equivalent. You will have recent operational experience in food safety. Recent Port Health experience would be a distinct advantage.
Crawley is a great place to work, with a thriving business district and excellent transport connections including nearby Gatwick Airport. We are based in our modern Town Hall which opened in 2023 and is located a short walk from the town centre and railway station. We are embracing agile working that allows our employees the flexibility to work from the office, home or on the move.
Port Health allowance and essential car user allowance up to £1,239 (subject to review)
Satisfactory clearance of a Gatwick Airside Security Pass and Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check will be a condition of employment.
Contractual overtime (applicable to suitably qualified staff only) to cover the imported food control service at Gatwick Airport in accordance with the following provisions.
We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.
At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.
Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.
Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.
We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.
For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email [email protected], Principal EHP or call on 01293 438764.
