Food Safety Officer

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Vivid Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency connecting skilled professionals with high-impact roles across the UK. We specialise in placing Environmental Health Officers in public sector organisations, offering flexible contracts and competitive rates.

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Food Safety Officer to join a local authority in the East Midlands on a full-time hybrid contract. This role involves managing food safety and health & safety enforcement casework, with flexibility across remote and on-site work.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead inspections of food establishments in accordance with Cluster 4 competencies.

* Manage a full range of food safety and health & safety enforcement casework.

* Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.

* Handle complex correspondence and documentation efficiently.

* Meet deadlines and align work with Council objectives.

* Attend site visits and office meetings as required.

* Maintain accurate records and reports of inspections and enforcement actions.

Requirements

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

* Demonstrated competency for food establishment inspections (Cluster 4).

* Minimum of 10 hours of Food Core CPD aligned with the Food Law Code of Practice.

* Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Essential

* Environmental Health qualification.

* Experience in food safety enforcement within a local authority setting.

Desirable

* Previous hybrid working experience. xiskglj

* Familiarity with council procedures and reporting systems.

Additional Information

* Contract Duration: 6 months

* Start Date: January 2026

* Hours: 37 hours per week

* Pay Rate: £30-£40 per hour

* Location: East Midlands