Port Health Officer

A Local Authority in the South of England is seeking an experienced Port Health Officer to support its team on a full-time interim basis for an initial 6–12 month contract, with the possibility of extension. This is a hands-on role suited to an officer with strong operational port health experience who can hit the ground running and support statutory functions across a busy port environment. Key Responsibilities: * Delivering Port Health functions in line with relevant legislation and official controls * Undertaking inspections of imported food, feed and products of non-animal origin * Conducting vessel, aircraft and port premises inspections * Carrying out sampling, detentions, and enforcement action where required * Responding to public health risks and supporting incident management * Liaising with Border Control Posts, port operators, DEFRA, APHA and other agencies * Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reporting requirements Essential Requirements: * Relevant Environmental Health or Port Health qualification * Registration with the EHRB (or equivalent) * Proven experience working in a Port Health Authority or border control setting * Strong knowledge of imported food controls, public health legislation and enforcement * Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload