(BF4887 – Senior/Principal Environmental Health Officer Food)

Buckingham Futures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Futures is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Health Officer to oversee food safety enforcement in South London. This fixed-term role involves leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior officers and ensuring compliance with food safety laws. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in food inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food safety teams.
• Competence in the Inspection of Food Establishments.
• Registration with EHORB or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the food safety team.
• Oversee inspections and ratings of food premises.
• Prepare enforcement notices and prosecution files.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Technical Guidance

Education

EHORB/EHRB Registration

Food Core CPD (10 hours)

Job description

Buckingham Futures is currently recruiting for a pivotal fixed-term role in South London:

Senior / Principal Environmental Health Officer (Food) – Fixed Term

About the role:
Step into a leadership position where you’ll oversee and manage food safety enforcement activities during a crucial interim period. This role offers the chance to shape the delivery of high-impact food safety interventions, mentor junior officers, and lead with real authority across a dynamic food safety team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the food safety team
• Overseeing inspections and ratings of food premises
• Providing technical guidance on complex cases
• Ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and related legislation
• Preparing enforcement notices and prosecution files

To be considered, candidates must demonstrate competence in the Inspection of Food Establishments (Cluster 4) and have completed at least 10 hours of Food Core CPD, in line with the latest Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance.

Before starting, we will require copies of your relevant qualifications, CPD certificates, and your EHORB/EHRB (or equivalent) registration on file.

If you’re interested or would like more details, please contact us at 020 8125 4321 or [e-mail]. Send your CV to take the first step toward these exciting opportunities.