Environmental Health Practitioner - Oxfordshire
CompanyShield Safety
Location
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/23/2026
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Occupation TypeHealth and safety managers and officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Role: Environmental Health Practitioner
Location: Oxfordshire
Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety
Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance)
Job Description
Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career.
Whether you are wanting to achieve CIEH Registration through our structured Pathway to Registration Programme, you’ve ready to take a step up in your Environmental Health career and take advantage or the unrivalled professional development opportunities that we can offer, or perhaps you simply want a change from Housing or Port Health and you want to specialise in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety instead.
This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and some hands-on experience in leading inspections or auditing to grow within a collaborative, passionate and award-winning team.
Why Work with Shield Safety
⚫ Career Progression in Environmental Health
We’re committed to developing the next generation of experienced Registered Environmental Health Practitioners. Whether your goal is to become a Specialist Consultant, a Senior Auditor or a Regional Manager, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. We offer unrivalled opportunities for career development and continuous learning with CPD opportunities, technical workshops, development programmes, and all the support you need to succeed from expert industry mentors. And as mentioned, you’ll be given full support to complete your Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Registered EHP Pathway Programme.
⚫ Specialise in Food Safety and Health and Safety
Location: Oxfordshire
Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety
Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance)
Job Description
Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career.
Whether you are wanting to achieve CIEH Registration through our structured Pathway to Registration Programme, you’ve ready to take a step up in your Environmental Health career and take advantage or the unrivalled professional development opportunities that we can offer, or perhaps you simply want a change from Housing or Port Health and you want to specialise in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety instead.
This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and some hands-on experience in leading inspections or auditing to grow within a collaborative, passionate and award-winning team.
Why Work with Shield Safety
⚫ Career Progression in Environmental Health
We’re committed to developing the next generation of experienced Registered Environmental Health Practitioners. Whether your goal is to become a Specialist Consultant, a Senior Auditor or a Regional Manager, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. We offer unrivalled opportunities for career development and continuous learning with CPD opportunities, technical workshops, development programmes, and all the support you need to succeed from expert industry mentors. And as mentioned, you’ll be given full support to complete your Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Registered EHP Pathway Programme.
⚫ Specialise in Food Safety and Health and Safety
Unlike EHO 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 and leading brand names in Retail and Hospitality, including major supermarket chains and restaurant groups, 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:
⚫ 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 and leading brand names in Retail and Hospitality, including major supermarket chains and restaurant groups, 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 leading audits, inspections or in 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
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!
What We Offer
Apply now and become a part of our diverse and dynamic team, making every day safer!
What We Offer
- Clear progression pathway: All EHPs are supported from day one on the path to becoming a Registered EHP.
- Professional growth: We cover professional memberships and provide ongoing training.
- Flexible benefits: 33 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, flexible working, plenty of training opportunities and CPD, strong benefits package
- Work in a tech-based, client-facing environment. No mountains of paperwork or long hours at home.
- Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands, and an opportunity to learn from industry thought leaders.
- This is a rare opportunity for qualified EHPs to work in a field-based, client-facing role with unparalleled career progression in the private sector.