Food Safety Officer

Varnom Ross; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Essex is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer for an initial 6-month contract. This hybrid role involves conducting food hygiene inspections and ensuring compliance with food safety legislation. Candidates should have EHRB registration or a relevant certificate, and experience in food hygiene inspections. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £45–£50, with 2 days on-site and 3 days remote work.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive hourly rate

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• EHRB registration, CIEH, or possession of the Higher Certificate in Food Control is essential.
• Proven experience delivering food hygiene inspections in line with FSA requirements.
• Ability to manage workload independently while collaborating with the wider Environmental Health team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out food hygiene inspections across categories A–E.
• Covering some unrated premises as required.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and maintaining high public health standards.

Skills

Delivering food hygiene inspections

Compliance with food safety legislation

Independent workload management

Education

EHRB registration or CIEH

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Job description

Food Safety Officer

Location: Essex (Hybrid – 2 days on site, 3 days remote)

Contract: Initial 6 months

Rate: £45–£50 per hour (umbrella)

We are working with a Council in Essex who are seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an interim basis.

The role:

• Carrying out food hygiene inspections across categories A–E.
• Covering some unrated premises as required.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and maintaining high public health standards.

Requirements:

• EHRB registration, CIEH, or possession of the Higher Certificate in Food Control (essential).
• Proven experience delivering food hygiene inspections in line with FSA requirements.
• Ability to manage workload independently while collaborating with the wider Environmental Health team.

What’s on offer:

• Flexible hybrid working (2 days on site in Essex, 3 days remote).
• Competitive hourly rate of £45–£50.
• An initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.

If you’re a qualified Food Safety Officer looking for your next assignment, please get in touch to discuss further. You can get in touch either by phone on 07907648371 or via email [e-mail]