Overview
Local Authority Food Safety team looking to recruit an experienced Food Safety Officer on a 3-day-per-week contract.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of Food Safety services, including inspections, business advice and regulatory work.
Initial 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension.
Rate of up to £35 per hour (Inside IR35).
The council would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Working Arrangements
21 hours per week across 3 days.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Mandatory office attendance of 2 days per week.
1 day can be worked from home.
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and collaborative Environmental Health team.
Candidate must have access to their own vehicle/transport to undertake inspections.
Main Duties
- Undertaking food hygiene inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.
- Carrying out initial inspections and programmed interventions at food premises.
- Providing advice and guidance to food business operators.
- Completing inspection reports and associated enforcement documentation.
- Investigating Food Safety complaints and service requests.
- Maintaining accurate records and case management systems.
- Working closely with colleagues to support the wider Food Safety service.
Additional Responsibilities
- Supporting wider Environmental Health service delivery.
- Providing technical advice within the team where required.
- Assisting with project and inspection backlogs.
- Contributing to service improvement initiatives.
What the Council is Looking For
- Recent Local Authority Food Safety experience.
- Competency to independently undertake food hygiene inspections.
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety legislation and enforcement practices.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Comfortable working independently whilst contributing to a team environment.
- Able and willing to attend the office two days per week.
- Available to start within a reasonable timeframe.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.
For further information, please contact:
Nicole Randle
(phone number removed)
Food Safety Officer in Manchester employer: The Oyster Partnership
Join a forward-thinking Housing Association in North London, where your role as an Interim Income Officer will not only contribute to the vital work of managing rent arrears but also support vulnerable residents in maintaining their tenancies. With a competitive hourly rate and the flexibility of hybrid working, this position offers a collaborative work culture that values diversity and promotes professional growth through hands-on experience in income recovery and legal processes. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in social housing.
