Location: London (Hybrid / Flexible)
Rate: £50 Per hour
Contract: 6-Month Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Food Safety Officer to join a London Local Authority's Environmental Health team on an initial 6-month rolling contract at £50 per hour.
In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking food hygiene and safety inspections, investigating food complaints and foodborne disease outbreaks, and taking appropriate enforcement action across a varied range of commercial food premises within the borough.
Key Responsibilities
- Premises Inspections: Conduct risk-based food hygiene and safety inspections, audits, and re-visits in line with the Food Law Code of Practice.
- FHRS Ratings: Assess food businesses under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) and issue appropriate ratings and advice.
- Complaints & Outbreak Control: Investigate complaints regarding food standards, unfit food, hygiene conditions, and suspected cases of food poisoning or infectious disease.
- Enforcement Action: Draft schedules of work, issue statutory notices (e.g., Hygiene Improvement Notices, Emergency Prohibition Notices), and prepare prosecution files or Civil Penalty Notices where appropriate.
- Sampling & Analysis: Take formal and informal food and environmental samples for microbiological examination and analysis.
- Legal Proceedings: Prepare case files, collect evidence, and attend Magistrates' Court or First-tier Tribunal to give evidence when required.
- Advisory Support: Provide technical guidance and advice to food business operators (FBOs) to ensure compliance with relevant food safety legislation.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: A degree or postgraduate diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent recognised qualification) is highly desirable.
- Competency: Demonstrated competency under the Food Law Code of Practice (CIEH registered, Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection, or equivalent EHRB registration).
- Experience: Strong background conducting risk-based food inspections within a UK Local Authority setting.
- Enforcement Skills: Proven track record of serving statutory notices, seizing food, and preparing legal prosecution cases.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Food Safety Act 1990, Retained EU Food Hygiene Regulations, and the Food Law Code of Practice.
- Travel: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (or ability to travel efficiently across the borough).
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Food Safety Officer (Environmental Health Officer) in City of London employer: Stonehouse Recruitment
At Stonehouse Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the health and safety of our community. Our hybrid work culture in London promotes flexibility and work-life balance, while offering robust professional development opportunities for our employees. Join us to lead a dedicated team in making a meaningful impact on public health, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.
