Operations Manager (Food)

ABC Food Law Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK local authority is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Food) to lead its Environmental Health team. You will manage inspections and enforce food safety legislation across Birmingham's diverse food premises. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Health, relevant registration, and skills in team management and communication. This role promises a challenging and rewarding environment focused on public health services.

Qualifications

• EHORB registered or qualified as a CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experience in preparing reports for Council committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food Safety team as the Lead Food Officer.
• Conduct inspections and enforce food legislation.
• Motivate and develop team members to achieve objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation

Team management

Communication skills

IT skills with Environmental Health software

Performance monitoring

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Are you an experienced and passionate Environmental Health Practitioner? Are you looking for your next challenge managing a Food Safety team? Would you like to work in a large diverse city? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, we have got just the role for you!

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council's Environmental Health team as Operations Manager (Food).

As the largest local authority in the UK, Birmingham is an interesting and unique place to work with excellent opportunities for professional development created by the challenging and varied workload. This includes over 11,000 food premises and 150 food manufacturers of which nearly 100 require approval.You will be joining a supportive, friendly, and professional team.

The successful candidate will be the Lead Food Officer as well as be responsible for a team of Environmental Health Officers and Food Safety Officers undertaking investigations, conducting inspections, and enforcing food legislation.

As Operations Manager (Food), you will have a degree/diploma in Environmental Health and be EHORB registered or a CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner. You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge and practical experience in enforcement across the breadth of Environmental Health legislation including of approved premises and manufacturers.
• A skilled manager able to motivate and develop your team to deliver their objectives.
• An ability to prioritise and manage your own workload to meet deadlines in a busy environment with competing demands.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including experience of writing and presenting reports to Council committees.
• Strong IT skills including experience of Environmental Health software for reporting.
• Experience of performance monitoring to help ensure teams are operating efficiently to maximise outcomes.
• Ability to work flexibly including some work outside normal officer hours.

The requirement to drive is essential. You will be expected to travel within Birmingham for which you will be remunerated for the use of your car.

We are keen to hear from candidates who share our enthusiasm and commitment to deliver an excellent Environmental Health Service for Birmingham’s citizens, businesses, and visitors.