Food & Safety Officer | Flexible Hours (Fixed Term)

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Job summary

Huntingdonshire District Council is recruiting an enthusiastic Food & Safety Officer to join the Environmental Health team on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028. You will handle food hygiene and health and safety work, carrying your own caseload and supporting officers.

You will have a Higher Certificate in Food Control and seek to develop as a Food Safety Practitioner, interpreting legislation to advise businesses and the public.

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Food Control or equivalent is required.
• Willing to develop through practical local authority experience.
• Able to interpret legislation and guidance to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage food hygiene and health and safety caseloads.
• Work with EHO officers to deliver high standards.
• Provide guidance to businesses and the public.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Job description

Huntingdonshire District Council is recruiting an enthusiastic Food & Safety Officer to join the Environmental Health team on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028. You will handle food hygiene and health and safety work, carrying your own caseload and supporting officers.

You will have a Higher Certificate in Food Control and seek to develop as a Food Safety Practitioner, interpreting legislation to advise businesses and the public.