Technical Officer (Food Safety) - (2 Posts) - (Re-advertisement) - GLA13994

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal council in Glasgow is hiring 2 Technical Officers (Food Safety) to join their Environmental Health team. The role requires certification in Food Practice and the ability to work independently. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and other employee perks. This position supports a diverse range of city services and offers a flexible work approach.

Benefits

26 days paid annual leave

12.5 paid public holidays

Local government pension scheme

Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Occupational Sickness Pay

Staff Benefit Scheme

Glasgow Credit Union

Qualifications

• Hold relevant food safety certificates or be sitting REHIS exams.
• Essential IT skills for the role.
• Knowledge of food safety practices within a local authority context.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of Environmental Health services.
• Work independently within the Business Regulation team.

Skills

IT skills

Flexible approach to working

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Education

Scottish Food Safety Officers' Registration Board (SFSORB) Higher Certificate in Food Practice

Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection

Higher Certificate in Food Standards Inspection

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for 2 Technical Officers (Food Safety) to join our Environmental Health team on a permanent basis.

NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.

If you're interested in working within a service that touches on all aspects within the city, please read on.

Position Details

Based within the Business Regulation team, you work independently to contribute to the delivery of the Environmental Health service within Glasgow.

Applicants must hold The Scottish Food Safety Officers' Registration Board (SFSORB) Higher Certificate in Food Practice OR Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection and Higher Certificate in Food Standards Inspection however applications are welcomed from candidates who are sitting their REHIS exams in October 2025.

A flexible approach to working, IT skills and a working knowledge of the role of a Food Safety Technical Officer within a local authority setting are essential.

Further details regarding what this role entails are noted within the Role Profile for the post, whilst the Person Specification document confirms the key competencies you are required to demonstrate in your application.

Contract Details

Weekly Hours: 35 hours

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday

Annual Salary: £36,319.27 - £42,291.44 on an incremental scale

Benefits of working with us

Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package. If you're successful in your job application, you'll have access to these benefits which include:

• 26 days (182 hours) paid annual leave, rising to 29 days (203) hours after 5 years' service
• 12.5 days (87.5 hours) paid public holidays each year
• Local government pension scheme
• Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Occupational Sickness Pay
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Glasgow Credit Union

For guidance on completing your application, and to view other benefits on offer for employees of Glasgow City Council, please visit the following link: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/vacancies .

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

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Further Information

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