Location
London

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£47,925 per annum

About the Role
In this role, you will contribute to delivering high-quality commercial environmental health services that safeguard residents, workers, and visitors. You will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of planned inspections, reactive investigations, and enforcement. Whilst your workload will be predominantly food safety regulation, you will be encouraged to act as the lead officer for specific types of activities and projects. This is a great opportunity to develop your professional skills and contribute to high-impact regulatory work that directly improves quality of life across our borough. You will join a supportive team within a forward-thinking service committed to excellence and innovation.

Working for Our Organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council, our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and, as one of the largest employers, we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our Offer to You
We offer up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week. You will have access to learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, competitive pay with a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum, an excellent local government pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting diverse representation at all levels of the organisation. We work closely with Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace by living out our CARE values every day.

Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include proof of address, evidence of any name changes, right to work in the UK, overseas criminal record check (if applicable), satisfactory references, occupational health clearance, evidence of professional qualifications or registrations, and DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable).

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Disability Confident Scheme
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and is committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout their career.

Experience
Applicants must be qualified Environmental Health Officers or Environmental Health Graduates awaiting the outcome of their application to become a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner. Experience managing a mixed caseload of planned inspections, reactive investigations, and enforcement is essential, with a focus on food safety regulation.

About You
You will be motivated to develop your professional skills and contribute to impactful regulatory work that improves quality of life. You should be collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering, embodying the CARE values. A commitment to equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Qualifications
Qualified Environmental Health Officer status or Environmental Health Graduate status with pending registration as a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner is required.