Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking borough in London as an Environmental Health Officer focused on food safety. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, conducting inspections and working closely with local businesses to maintain high standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community's health and safety while facing exciting challenges in a diverse environment. If you are motivated and passionate about public health, this role is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification for food hygiene inspections required.
• Ongoing professional development proof is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation.
• Conduct proactive inspections and issue legal notices.

Skills

Food Hygiene Compliance

Food Safety Inspections

Legal Proceedings

Proactive Inspections

Education

Higher National Certificate in Food Inspection

Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health

Chartered Status

Job description

Environmental Health Officer – Food Safety, London

Client:

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a3f1e00bc3e0

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Posted: 01.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Purpose:

As an Officer with delegated authority and competency, you will carry out proactive and reactive functions to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation within the Borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use delegated powers and competency to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation, maintaining standards in businesses for residents, visitors, and workers in the Borough.
• Take on roles such as formal closures of food businesses and approval of premises.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have one or more of the following qualifications:

• A professional qualification to undertake food hygiene inspections (e.g., Higher National Certificate in Food Inspection).
• Higher-level specialist qualification relevant to Food Safety duties, including Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Qualification to act as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Proof of ongoing professional development (CPD).

Candidates working towards Chartered Status will be considered and supported through that process.

Salary ranges:

• Food Safety Officer: £37,000 - £43,000
• Environmental Health Officer: £44,000 - £47,000

Additional Information:

Tower Hamlets is a diverse borough with a rich history, from the vibrant Brick Lane to Canary Wharf. Our Environmental Health Service faces many exciting challenges, and we seek a motivated individual to join us in delivering our strategic objectives.

The role includes duties such as proactive inspections, sampling, issuing notices, legal proceedings, event attendance, and supporting teams.

For an informal discussion, please contact David Tolley, Head of Environmental Health & Trading Standards, or Erika Phillips, Team Leader.

Our vision is for a borough where residents are aspirational, independent, and have equal opportunities. We value being Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respectful.