Environmental Health Officer/ Food Safety officer – BF4982

Buckingham Futures; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority client in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support its food safety inspection programme. This role is contractual and offered on an hourly basis, allowing flexibility around your availability. Key responsibilities include conducting food hygiene inspections, completing documentation, and risk-rating food premises. Applicants must hold a Higher Certificate in Food Control or equivalent and demonstrate competency in food establishment inspections, with necessary CPD evidence provided before starting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 hours Food Core CPD as per Food Law Code of Practice.
• Ensure relevant qualifications and CPD evidence are provided.
• Must have experience in food safety and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out food hygiene inspections as per the FSA Food Law Code of Practice.
• Complete inspection documentation and risk-rate food premises.
• Allocate FHRS scores where necessary.

Skills

Proven competency in Food Establishment Inspections

Food hygiene inspections

Risk assessment

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control or EHRB Certificate/Diploma

Job description

Buckingham Futures is working with a local authority client in the Midlands who is looking to appoint an experienced Environmental Health Officer or Higher Certificate Technical Officer to support their food safety inspection programme, with a planned start date of January 2026.

The position is offered on a contractual, hourly basis, with flexibility for those who may prefer to work on a per-inspection basis, allowing the workload to fit around your availability.

Key Duties:

• Carry out food hygiene inspections in accordance with the FSA Food Law Code of Practice
• Complete inspection documentation and accurately risk‑rate food premises
• Allocate Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) scores where appropriate
• Review food business registrations and provide support with registration processes when required

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised qualification: Higher Certificate in Food Control or an Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Certificate/Diploma
• Proven competency in Food Establishment Inspections (Cluster 4)
• A minimum of 10 hours Food Core CPD, in line with the current Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance
• All relevant qualifications and CPD evidence must be provided to Buckingham Futures prior to commencement

If this opportunity is of interest, or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch on 020 8125 4321 or email [e-mail] or [e-mail].