Food Safety Officer

I am currently working with a council based in Greater Manchester who are looking for a Food Safety Officer to support the team with a varied Food Safety workload.

Overview

• Local Authority Food Safety team looking to recruit an experienced Food Safety Officer on a 3-day-per-week contract.
• The successful candidate will support the delivery of Food Safety services, including inspections, business advice and regulatory work.
• Initial 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension.
• Rate of up to -35 per hour (Inside IR35).
• The council would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Working Arrangements

• 21 hours per week across 3 days.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Mandatory office attendance of 2 days per week.
• 1 day can be worked from home.
• The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and collaborative Environmental Health team.
• Candidate must have access to their own vehicle/transport to undertake inspections.

Main Duties
The role will be focused primarily on Food Safety work, including:

• Undertaking food hygiene inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Carrying out initial inspections and programmed interventions at food premises.
• Providing advice and guidance to food business operators.
• Completing inspection reports and associated enforcement documentation.
• Investigating Food Safety complaints and service requests.
• Maintaining accurate records and case management systems.
• Working closely with colleagues to support the wider Food Safety service.

Additional Responsibilities
There may be some involvement in:

• Supporting wider Environmental Health service delivery.
• Providing technical advice within the team where required.
• Assisting with project and inspection backlogs.
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives.

What the Council is Looking For

• Recent Local Authority Food Safety experience.
• Competency to independently undertake food hygiene inspections.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety legislation and enforcement practices.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Comfortable working independently whilst contributing to a team environment.
• Able and willing to attend the office two days per week.
• Available to start within a reasonable timeframe.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team where your contribution will make a genuine difference to the delivery of Food Safety services across the borough. Opportunities offering this level of flexibility are always popular, and we anticipate a high level of interest.

If you think this could be your next Food Safety contract role, please click "Apply".

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Environmental Health profession for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, whether that''s via CV, LinkedIn profile, WhatsApp message or email.

For further information, please contact:
Nicole Randle
(phone number removed)
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The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.

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