Food Safety Officer
CV-LibrarySouth WestcontractPosted: 22 April 2026
Apply NowThe council in Dorset are seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to support the Food team, with a primary focus on:
* Food‑related complaint investigations
* Health & Safety complaint work
There may also be a requirement to carry out food hygiene inspections as part of complaint investigations, so candidates must hold the appropriate food competencies.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant Environmental Health / Food Safety role
* Food competency to undertake inspections where required
* EHRB registration (or equivalent / successor), ideally
* Up‑to‑date CPD and professional competencies
* A thorough, professional approach to complaint handling and enforcement investigations
* Food‑related complaint investigations
* Health & Safety complaint work
There may also be a requirement to carry out food hygiene inspections as part of complaint investigations, so candidates must hold the appropriate food competencies.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant Environmental Health / Food Safety role
* Food competency to undertake inspections where required
* EHRB registration (or equivalent / successor), ideally
* Up‑to‑date CPD and professional competencies
* A thorough, professional approach to complaint handling and enforcement investigations