Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety)

Buckingham Futures; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking a Food Safety Officer for a contract until March 2026. The successful candidate will conduct Category D food hygiene inspections, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage workload effectively across the Midlands. Essential qualifications include being a qualified Environmental Health Officer and having recent local authority experience. The role offers £50 per inspection and requires strong communication skills, registration with EHORB/EHRB, and confident ICT usage. Interested candidates can apply via email or phone.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience within a local authority.
• Completed a food hygiene inspection within the last 6 months.
• Minimum of 20 hours food-related CPD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Category D food hygiene inspections and remote interventions.
• Ensure compliance with the Food Standards Agency Code of Practice.
• Accurately record inspections and outcomes using council systems.

Skills

Food hygiene inspections

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer or suitably qualified Technical Officer

Registered with EHORB / EHRB

Tools

ICT systems for inspection recording

Job description

Buckingham Futures is working with aLocal Authority in the Midlands

Please note: we are looking for officers who can carry our Category D/New Premises inspections during the contract period.

Job Details – Food Safety Officer (Contract)

• Contract Length: Till End of March 2026
• Location: Midlands

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Category D food hygiene inspections and remote interventions
• Ensure compliance with the Food Standards Agency Code of Practice
• Communicate effectively with food business operators, including negotiation where required
• Accurately record inspections, outcomes, and enforcement actions using council systems
• Prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines
• Work flexibly across the city and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as needed

Essential Requirements:

• Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer or suitably qualified Technical Officer
• Meets FSA competency requirements for food hygiene official controls
• Recent experience within a local authority (ideally within the last few years)
• Completed a food hygiene inspection for a local authority within the last 6 months
• Minimum of 20 hours food-related CPD
• Registered with EHORB / EHRB
• Confident using ICT systems for inspection recording and data entry
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Evidence Required:

• Relevant qualifications
• CPD certificates
• EHORB/EHRB registration

Pay Rates (per inspection):

• Category D (no MIS data entry): £50 each

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, I would love to hear from you. Please contact me on0208 125 4321or send your updated CV to [e-mail] for more information.