Principal Environmental Health Officer - Interim Contract

Macildowie Recruitment and RetentionMatlockreedpublished 10/09/2026
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Interim Principal Environmental Health Officer

Derbyshire / Hybrid Working / Minimum six month contract

We are working with one of local authority customers to recruit a Principal Environmental Health Officer to work in Derbyshire for an initial six month contract

The core duties involve team management, providing support and direction for the operational activities of the Environmental Health Department across the food safety, health & safety, public health and animal welfare

About You

You'll be an experienced Environmental Health Officer with EHRB registration and be a confident people manager with strong communication skills

Day to day duties will be based around co-ordinating and undertaking inspections, surveys and investigations – ensuring services are delivered within the council’s framework of quality standards and legislative requirements.

The role is as a direct support the Environmental Health Manager and working within a multifunctional team working across with the full range of EH duties

The role will require typically two days per week working within the council’s office

What's on Offer?

  • Interim contract: Initially six months
  • Location: Derbyshire
  • Hours: [37 / 5 days]
  • Daily: Subject to experience
  • Start date: October / November

Next Steps

For an initial conversation please contact Richard Gelder directly on or apply using the links below

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Richard Gelder