Food Safety Officer
CV-LibraryWest MidlandscontractPosted: 19 June 2026
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📍 West Midlands (Hybrid Working Available)
📅 3–6 Month Contract (Likely Extension)
💰 Competitive Daily Rate Inside IR35
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Food Safety Officer to support a busy Local Authority in the West Midlands. This is a contract opportunity ideal for a competent officer who can hit the ground running and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
You will play a key role in delivering the council’s statutory food safety obligations, ensuring compliance with the Food Law Code of Practice while protecting public health.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver risk-based food hygiene interventions across Category A–D premises
* Conduct food safety inspections, audits, and revisits in line with FSA guidance
* Investigate food complaints, food poisoning cases, and infectious diseases
* Take proportionate enforcement action, including improvement notices and prohibitions where required
* Provide clear and practical advice to food business operators
* Maintain accurate records and reports in line with service standards
* Work autonomously whilst contributing to wider team objectives
Requirements
To be considered, candidates must:
* Be fully qualified and authorised under the Food Law Code of Practice
* Hold one of the following:
* Degree/MSc in Environmental Health; or
* Higher Certificate / Diploma in Food Control (or equivalent)
* Be EHRB registered (or equivalent recognised body)
* Have recent experience working within a UK Local Authority
* Be confident inspecting high-risk premises (Categories A & B)
* Possess strong working knowledge of:
* Food Safety Act 1990
* Food Hygiene Regulations
* FSA Food Law Code of Practice & Practice Guidance
* Be able to work independently and manage workload effectively
Feel free to give me a call, to have a confidential chat regarding this vacancy, or drop me an email
📍 West Midlands (Hybrid Working Available)
📅 3–6 Month Contract (Likely Extension)
💰 Competitive Daily Rate Inside IR35
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Food Safety Officer to support a busy Local Authority in the West Midlands. This is a contract opportunity ideal for a competent officer who can hit the ground running and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
You will play a key role in delivering the council’s statutory food safety obligations, ensuring compliance with the Food Law Code of Practice while protecting public health.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver risk-based food hygiene interventions across Category A–D premises
* Conduct food safety inspections, audits, and revisits in line with FSA guidance
* Investigate food complaints, food poisoning cases, and infectious diseases
* Take proportionate enforcement action, including improvement notices and prohibitions where required
* Provide clear and practical advice to food business operators
* Maintain accurate records and reports in line with service standards
* Work autonomously whilst contributing to wider team objectives
Requirements
To be considered, candidates must:
* Be fully qualified and authorised under the Food Law Code of Practice
* Hold one of the following:
* Degree/MSc in Environmental Health; or
* Higher Certificate / Diploma in Food Control (or equivalent)
* Be EHRB registered (or equivalent recognised body)
* Have recent experience working within a UK Local Authority
* Be confident inspecting high-risk premises (Categories A & B)
* Possess strong working knowledge of:
* Food Safety Act 1990
* Food Hygiene Regulations
* FSA Food Law Code of Practice & Practice Guidance
* Be able to work independently and manage workload effectively
Feel free to give me a call, to have a confidential chat regarding this vacancy, or drop me an email