Senior Food Safety Officer

Barnet Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Food Safety Officer to join their team. This role involves delivering a comprehensive range of food law enforcement functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting inspections and investigations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food law enforcement, particularly within a local authority setting. With a commitment to public health and safety, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying flexible working options and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Lifestyle discounts

Training and development opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Qualifications

• Experience in food law enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Conducting food hygiene and standards inspections.

Responsibilities

• Delivering food law enforcement functions such as inspections and investigations.
• Conducting sampling and enforcement actions.

Skills

Food Law Enforcement

Food Hygiene Inspections

Investigation of Food Complaints

Enforcement Actions

Education

Qualification in Food Law Code of Practice

Job description

Job Title: Senior Food Safety Officer at Barnet Council

Join us in applying for the Senior Food Safety Officer role at Barnet Council.

About Barnet Council:

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces, and diverse communities make it a great place to live and work. We aim to build on these strengths as we move into the future, growing and developing as an organization to meet local challenges. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative.

About The Role:

Following a recent reorganization to enhance Environmental Health services, we have implemented a new structure focused on rebalancing and delivering statutory functions using a risk-based approach. We seek dedicated colleagues to join us in this rewarding challenge.

Responsibilities include: delivering the full range of food law enforcement functions such as inspections, investigation of food complaints, sampling, and enforcement actions.

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Candidate Requirements:

• A qualification listed in the Food Law Code of Practice to deliver official food controls.
• Experience in food law enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Experience conducting food hygiene and standards inspections.
• Experience in enforcement actions and food complaint investigations.

What We Offer:

• 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options including hybrid, flexitime, part-time, and home working.
• Various lifestyle discounts and payroll benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee well-being programs and support services.

Application Process:

Review the job description and person specification before applying online. We value genuine applications reflecting your own experience and skills. For further information or an informal discussion, contact Obi Oranu at [e-mail] or Alison Patmore at [e-mail].

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding, promoting equality, and embracing flexible working. We are a Disability Confident employer and support reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

All posts are subject to a six-month probationary period. Due to high application volumes, early application is advised. Regularly check your email (including junk) for updates. If you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, your application was not shortlisted.