Food Safety Officer

Vivid Resourcing; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in West Sussex is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer for a 6-month contract. The role involves conducting food hygiene inspections, investigating food complaints, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of food safety legislation and excellent communication skills. With flexible working arrangements and a competitive hourly rate, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on public health standards.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to impact public health

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Previous experience conducting food hygiene inspections.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out food hygiene inspections of businesses.
• Investigate food complaints and respond to incidents.
• Assess compliance with food safety regulations.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Take enforcement action when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety legislation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Job description

Job Title: Food Safety Officer
Hours: 21 hours per week
Rate: £40–£45 per hour
Location: West Sussex
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: 6 Months

My client, a local council in West Sussex, is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to join their Environmental Health team on a contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to help protect public health and ensure compliance with food safety standards across the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out food hygiene inspections of businesses in line with relevant legislation and council policies.
• Investigate food complaints and respond to incidents promptly.
• Assess compliance with food safety regulations and provide advice to businesses on corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records.
• Take enforcement action where necessary, including serving notices and preparing evidence for legal proceedings.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Previous experience conducting food hygiene inspections within a local authority or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on public health and food safety standards.

If you have experience in food safety enforcement and are available for a contract in the new year, please get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply directly.

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