Senior EHP / EHP / Food Safety Practitioner

Title

Senior Environmental Health Practitioner / Food Safety Practitioner

Job Details

• Pay Level: Level 6, £36,508 - Level 7 £47,238 (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance, Plus, Market Supplement up to £4K). Pay award from April 2026.
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)
• DBS requirement: Basic

Closing date for applications: midnight on 17th July 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 27th July 2026

What you'll be doing

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing Food and Safety Team. You will be exposed to a variety of interesting and complex situations, ensuring that no two days are the same. You will be enthusiastic, deliver work to a high standard, and be confident working independently, managing competing priorities and meeting targets. In return, you will be supported by an experienced team and have excellent professional development opportunities.

We welcome graduates who have yet to complete the CIEH registration scheme. The role offers considerable flexibility, allowing you to plan and manage your workload.

What we offer

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career, with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard.

Annual increments payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service and satisfactory performance.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2-5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and opportunity to be a member of employee networks.
• Tax free childcare and childcare services.
• Season ticket loan to help with rail/bus journey to and from work.

Legal and EEO statement

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts will be subject to satisfactory pre employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment and interview process.