Food Safety Manager

Oyster Partnership; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental health organization is seeking a Food Safety Manager for a 12-month hourly contract in Lancashire. The successful candidate will lead food safety operations, manage inspections, and ensure compliance with national standards to protect public health. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Environmental Health and strong experience in food safety enforcement within local government. This role offers flexibility and the chance to impact the community positively.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health and EHRB Registration (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in food safety enforcement within local government.
• Up-to-date knowledge of food safety legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee the council’s food safety enforcement programme.
• Conduct inspections and investigations under food safety legislation.
• Provide expert advice to food businesses and coordinate outbreak control measures.

Skills

Food safety enforcement

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Food Safety Manager to join and lead an Environmental Health team on a 12-month hourly contract. Based in Lancashire, you’ll lead food safety operations, manage inspections, and ensure compliance with national standards to protect public health across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee the council’s food safety enforcement programme
• Conduct inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions under food safety legislation
• Provide expert advice to food businesses and internal stakeholders
• Respond to food-related incidents and coordinate outbreak control measures
• Ensure compliance with FSA codes of practice and contribute to statutory reporting
• Support and mentor Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers
• Represent the council at regional and national forums

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Environmental Health and EHRB Registration (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in food safety enforcement within local government
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of food safety legislation and best practice
• Ability to manage complex investigations and deliver results under pressure
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach to public health challenges

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
• Competitive hourly rate

If you are interested in learning more about this role or other similar roles, please apply or reach out to Sonia Bargioni on 07478217850 or email on [e-mail]