RQ1638351 – Food Safety Support Officer

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Food Safety Support Officer in Walsall. The role involves conducting food hygiene inspections, assigning risk ratings, and ensuring compliance with food safety legislation. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, including a Higher Certificate or degree in Environmental Health, and experience in food business inspections. This position offers £20.47 per hour and requires reporting and documenting findings according to Council standards. CVs should be sent to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting food hygiene inspections of various food businesses.
• Ability to assign risk ratings and score reports accurately.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety legislation and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections of rated and unrated food businesses.
• Complete and submit inspection reports within required timescales.
• Document changes in business status and ownership using Council systems.

Skills

Food hygiene inspections

Risk rating assignments

Report writing

Document management

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection or degree in Environmental Health

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English

Tools

NEC Assure/M3 systems

Handwritten Food Inspection Report

Job description

Food Safety Support Officer

Contract Period

1st December 2025 – 31st May 2026, £20.47 an hour (umbrella)

Team

Environmental Health – Food Control Inspection Programme

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection or degree in Environmental Health
• Working towards EHRB registration
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections of rated and unrated food businesses
• Assign risk ratings and FHRS (Food Hygiene Rating Scheme) scores
• Complete and submit inspection reports within required timescales
• Report imminent risks or concerns under relevant legislation
• Conduct follow‑up inspections for businesses with low FHRS scores
• Document changes in business status, ownership, or closures
• Update records and securely handle inspection documentation using Council systems
• Provide FHRS scores and reports to Food Business Operators (FBOs) and the Council

Inspection and Reporting Requirements

• Inspections must comply with the Food Law Code of Practice (England) 2025
• Use Council‑provided forms:
  • Handwritten Food Inspection Report (Front Cover & Schedule)
  • FHRS Score Report Sheet
  • Premises Proforma for food hygiene
• Categorise findings into:
  • Confidence in Management
  • Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety
  • Compliance with Structural Requirements
• Confirm FHRS scores in writing within 14 days
• Submit all reports to the Council within 10 working days and scan documents into NEC Assure/M3

Equipment Provided

• Laptop with access to NEC Assure/M3 systems
• Warrant card and ID badge

Other Duties

• Immediately report any imminent food safety risks
• Notify Council of any serious health and safety hazards
• Report suspicions under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to authorities and the Council
• Revisit premises scored FHRS 0, 1, or 2
• Request new registration for businesses with changes in ownership or name
• Confirm and report businesses no longer trading

Standards

• All work must meet the Food Law Code of Practice (England) 2025 standards
• Council may terminate employment early if inspection quality is insufficient

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to [e-mail]