Senior Food Safety Officer

London Borough of Barnet; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in City Of London is seeking an experienced Environmental Health / Food Safety Officer. This role involves conducting food hygiene inspections, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, and providing guidance to local businesses. The ideal candidate will have a recognized qualification in Environmental Health or Food Safety, along with hands-on experience in food inspections. A supportive team culture encourages career development while making a positive impact on public health.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance options

Lifestyle discounts from major retailers

Payroll benefits including cycle to work

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee well-being training programs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in food hygiene inspections and regulatory enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of the Food Law Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out official food hygiene and standards inspections for Category C & D premises.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to local businesses.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain statutory records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify trends and drive improvements.

Skills

Food hygiene inspections

Regulatory enforcement

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Recognized qualification in Environmental Health or Food Safety

Job description

Are you passionate about protecting public health and ensuring the highest standards in food safety? We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Environmental Health / Food Safety Officer to make a real impact in our community.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out official food hygiene and standards inspections for Category C & D premises
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice
• Provide expert advice and guidance to local businesses
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain statutory records
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify trends and drive improvements

Qualifications:

• A recognized qualification in Environmental Health or Food Safety
• Hands‑on experience in food hygiene inspections and regulatory enforcement
• Strong knowledge of the Food Law Code of Practice
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills

Why join us?

You’ll play a vital role in safeguarding public health, working in a supportive team that values expertise and innovation. This is your chance to make a difference while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance, Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance.
• Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all help make it a wonderful place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values (Caring, Learning to Improve, Inclusive, Collaborate).

About the Directorate

The Assurance and Public Protection directorate ensures democratic accountability of council services. The directorate work together to monitor and ensure compliance and provide assurance of Barnet being an engaged and effective council that protects the public purse. They provide enforcement services that engage and protect residents and businesses to support a safer and healthier borough. In the Assurance and Public Protection directorate, we are committed to the work we do and the difference we make to residents and customers of Barnet every single day.