Senior/Principal Environmental Health Officer (Food) - Fixed Term

Buckingham Futures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Health Officer (Food) to lead a dynamic food safety team. In this crucial interim role, you will oversee food safety enforcement activities, ensure compliance with legislation, and provide guidance on complex cases. This position allows you to make a significant impact on food safety interventions within the community.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the food safety team.
• Overseeing inspections and ratings of food premises.
• Providing technical guidance on complex cases.
• Ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and related legislation.
• Preparing enforcement notices and prosecution files.

Job description

Overview

Senior / Principal Environmental Health Officer (Food) – Fixed Term

About the role

Step into a leadership position where you’ll oversee and manage food safety enforcement activities during a crucial interim period. This role offers the chance to shape the delivery of high-impact food safety interventions, mentor junior officers, and lead with real authority across a dynamic food safety team.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and managing the food safety team
• Overseeing inspections and ratings of food premises
• Providing technical guidance on complex cases
• Ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and related legislation
• Preparing enforcement notices and prosecution files