Food Safety Officer

The Oyster Partnership; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oyster Partnership Ltd is seeking an experienced Food Inspection Officer / Environmental Health Officer to join a busy Local Authority Environmental Health team. You will lead programmed food hygiene inspections, investigations and enforcement across a range of premises.

You will inspect, audit and monitor food businesses in line with legislation and the FSA Code of Practice, investigate complaints, provide advice and determine appropriate enforcement actions where required.

Qualifications

• FSA Food Law Code of Practice competency or Authorised Officer status is required.
• Experience inspecting food hygiene and enforcing breaches is essential.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload across multiple premises.
• Strong knowledge of current food safety legislation and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programmed food hygiene inspections and investigations.
• Enforce actions as required, including statutory notices and penalties.
• Gather evidence, prepare reports and support any legal proceedings.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Caseload management

Food safety knowledge

Authorised Officer status

Driving licence

Professional advice

Time prioritisation

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Food Inspection Officer / Environmental Health Officer to join a busy Local Authority Environmental Health team.

The successful candidate will primarily support the Council's Food Safety function, carrying out programmed food hygiene inspections, investigations and enforcement activity across a range of food premises.

You will be responsible for inspecting, auditing and monitoring food businesses in accordance with relevant legislation and the FSA Food Law Code of Practice. You will investigate complaints and potential food safety breaches, provide professional advice to businesses and determine appropriate enforcement action where required. This may include preparing statutory notices, gathering evidence, producing reports and supporting legal proceedings.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent relevant experience


• FSA Food Law Code of Practice competency / Authorised Officer status


• Previous food hygiene inspection experience


• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation


• Experience of enforcement and investigation work


• Local Authority experience is highly desirable


• Ability to independently manage and prioritise a caseload


• Driving licence/access to transport or ability to travel across the areaThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Food Safety Officer or EHO looking for their next Local Authority assignment.

The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.

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