Food Safety Officer

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership; Boston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Car mileage reimbursement

Career progression and training

Long Service Recognition

Salary sacrifice car scheme (>£33k)

Job summary

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership is inviting applications for a part-time Food Safety Officer (26 hours) in Boston. You will conduct food hygiene inspections, investigations, sampling, and enforcement actions within the Environmental Health team.

The role is pro rata with a salary range of £33,738 to £38,140 per annum. A baseline qualification in food control and local authority experience are essential, along with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Baseline qualification (Higher Certificate in Food Control) or equivalent.
• Experience carrying out official food safety controls in a local authority.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Knowledge to take enforcement action where appropriate.
• Work as part of a wider Environmental Health team.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Food hygiene inspections and other official controls.
• Investigations of food hygiene and premises complaints.
• Food law enforcement and sampling.
• Infectious disease investigations and port health duties.
• Quayside inspections of Boston's fishing fleet and shellfish controls.

Skills

Food safety enforcement

Regulatory teamwork

Time management

UK driving licence

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Job description

Salary Range: £33,738 - £38,140 pro rata per annum

Passionate about food safety but unable to commit to a full-time role? We have just the job for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and fully qualified Food Safety Officer to join our team in a part‑time capacity (26 hours, working pattern to be discussed).

The role

Your role will include:

• Food hygiene inspections and other official controls
• Food hygiene and food premises complaint investigations
• Food law enforcement
• Sampling
• Infectious disease investigation
• Port Health Authority duties (ship sanitation inspections)
• Quayside inspections of Boston’s fishing fleet
• Official shellfish controls

About us

Boston is a diverse Borough, known for its inland port, bustling market, centuries‑old fishing industry and colourful May Fair. Boston Borough Council covers an area of 364.9 square kilometres (140.9 square miles).

There is a wide range of food businesses across the town and outlying villages.

You will be working in the Environmental Health team as part of the wider Regulatory Directorate.

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council together form the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest council partnership in the country.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual with a commitment to deliver top quality regulatory services.

As a Food Safety Officer, you will:

• Have achieved the baseline qualification (Higher Certificate in Food Control) or equivalent.
• Have experience of carrying out official food safety controls in a local authority environment.
• Manage a varied workload.
• Have the knowledge and skills to take enforcement action where appropriate.
• Work as part of a wider team who are committed to providing excellent services for our residents.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

BENEFITS:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long‑term financial security after your working life
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*
• Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*

*Certain restrictions may apply

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub‑region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non‑discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.