Food Safety Officer: Flexible Hours & Impactful Regulator

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

LGPS

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking a Technical Officer to join the Food & Safety Team. You will build on technical competence in food safety and regulatory services to safeguard consumers and support business compliance.

The role involves inspections, investigations and enforcement actions, working with Environmental Health Officers and delivering the official controls to improve outcomes for businesses and residents alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food safety, regulatory, compliance, auditing or enforcement environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene legislation and food safety management principles.
• Strong communication skills with businesses and the public.
• Good organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach with sound professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out food hygiene inspections of allocated food businesses in accordance with authorised officer competencies.
• Providing practical advice and guidance to food business operators to support compliance and business improvement.
• Investigating food complaints, service requests and other food-related incidents.
• Undertaking revisits, follow-up interventions and verification of compliance.
• Preparing reports, records and evidence in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Delivering routine warnings, notices and other proportionate enforcement actions within delegated authority.
• Supporting sampling programmes, promotional projects and food safety initiatives.
• Working closely with Environmental Health Officers on more complex investigations and regulatory interventions.
• Helping to improve food hygiene standards and maintain confidence in local businesses.

Skills

Food safety experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Judgement and problem solving

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Job description

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking a Technical Officer to join the Food & Safety Team. You will build on technical competence in food safety and regulatory services to safeguard consumers and support business compliance.

The role involves inspections, investigations and enforcement actions, working with Environmental Health Officers and delivering the official controls to improve outcomes for businesses and residents alike.