Food Safety Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Food Safety Officer to join a local authority in the East Midlands on a full-time hybrid contract. This role involves managing food safety and health & safety enforcement casework. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Environmental Health qualification and experience in food safety enforcement. The position offers flexibility between remote and on-site work, with a pay rate of £30-£40 per hour, and is contract-based for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Proven competency for food establishment inspections (Cluster 4).
• 10 hours of Food Core CPD aligned with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Experience in food safety enforcement within a local authority setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food establishments as per Cluster 4.
• Manage food safety and health & safety enforcement casework.
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Efficiently handle complex correspondence and documentation.

Skills

Food safety legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Independent workload management

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

Company Overview

Vivid Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency connecting skilled professionals with high-impact roles across the UK. We specialise in placing Environmental Health Officers in public sector organisations, offering flexible contracts and competitive rates.

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Food Safety Officer to join a local authority in the East Midlands on a full-time hybrid contract. This role involves managing food safety and health & safety enforcement casework, with flexibility across remote and on-site work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead inspections of food establishments in accordance with Cluster 4 competencies.
• Manage a full range of food safety and health & safety enforcement casework.
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Handle complex correspondence and documentation efficiently.
• Meet deadlines and align work with Council objectives.
• Attend site visits and office meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of inspections and enforcement actions.

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated competency for food establishment inspections (Cluster 4).
• Minimum of 10 hours of Food Core CPD aligned with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Essential

• Environmental Health qualification.
• Experience in food safety enforcement within a local authority setting.

Desirable

• Previous hybrid working experience.
• Familiarity with council procedures and reporting systems.

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start Date: January 2026
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Pay Rate: £30-£40 per hour
• Location: East Midlands