Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for an experienced Food Safety Officer to join a Public Protection team in London. This role focuses on food hygiene inspections and legal compliance during a transitional phase. Candidates must possess a degree in Environmental Health and relevant certifications. A strong understanding of food law is essential. This position requires autonomous work and effective management of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health required.
• EHRB Certificate or equivalent for compliance.
• Strong understanding of food law and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections as per legal standards.
• Respond to food hygiene complaints and service requests.
• Provide guidance to businesses for legal compliance.

Skills

Environmental Health Expertise

Autonomous Work Skills

Understanding of Food Law

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

EHRB Certificate

Job description

Needed in London

Sharper Consulting Services is seeking a competent and experienced Food Safety Officer to join our London client's Public Protection team on an interim basis. The role focuses on delivering statutory food hygiene functions during a period of organisational transition, requiring an officer who can hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programmed food hygiene inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice (risk categories A-E).
• Respond to service requests, including complaints about food premises, hygiene standards, and alleged food poisoning.
• Undertake enforcement activity, including the service of notices, closures, and evidence gathering for legal proceedings where appropriate.
• Provide clear advice and guidance to businesses and stakeholders to support legal compliance.
• Input into the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), including revisits and appeals.
• Liaise effectively with internal departments and external agencies.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• EHRB Certificate or equivalent FLCOP-compliant competency to undertake food hygiene inspections.
• Up-to-date CPD and inspection competency logs.
• Strong understanding of food law, enforcement protocols, and local authority procedures.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively.