Location
Edinburgh

Hours
Part-Time

Salary
£35,000 – £42,000 per year (including £5,000 car allowance, full-time equivalent)

About the Role
Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) looking 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 in your career.

Whether you want to achieve CIEH Registration through our structured Pathway to Registration Programme, are ready to step up in your Environmental Health career and take advantage of unrivalled professional development opportunities, or seek a change from Housing or Port Health to specialise in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety, this is a fantastic opportunity.

This role suits professionals with a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and some hands-on experience in leading inspections or auditing. You will grow within a collaborative, passionate, and award-winning team specialising in Food Safety Compliance and Health and Safety Risk Management across the Hospitality, Retail, and Leisure sectors.

Work smarter using proprietary Audit Upload Tool and digital compliance systems to streamline your work, eliminating paperwork with efficient tech-led solutions. Gain experience working with leading UK brands, including major supermarket chains and restaurant groups, delivering high-impact environmental health audits and consultancy services.

Broaden your experience beyond inspections by engaging in training delivery, bespoke consultancy, and thought leadership projects influencing the future of public health and safety in the UK. Collaborate with experts from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), Food Standards Agency (FSA), and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and be part of a team shaping national standards.

Join an award-winning consultancy recognised for excellence in Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Auditing, and Regulatory Compliance.

Experience
- Some experience leading audits, inspections, or in compliance consultancy

About you
- Passionate about public health, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Hold a full and valid UK driving licence

Qualifications
- Accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health