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Contract: Temporary, Ad-Hoc (3-month contract)
Rate: £65 per inspection (Ltd. or umbrella)
Location: On-Site
Closing Date: 1st November 2025
A Devon-based Local Authority is seeking a highly experienced Food Safety Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an Ad-Hoc basis. Offering a competitive rate of £65 per inspection, this role plays a key part in ensuring the Local Authority stays on target with its Food Safety Inspection Targets.
The Role
This role is managed on a per-inspection basis only. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for completing all inspections required under the project, ensuring consistency and efficiency in delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out Category D food hygiene inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice
Complete all associated inspection reports and administrative duties
Submit inspection outcomes directly to the Council within agreed time-frames
Ensure all inspections are conducted to the required standard, maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Liaise with the Council's Environmental Health & Licensing Manager as requiredEssential Requirements
BSc (Hons) Environmental Health, Higher Certificate in Food Control, or equivalent qualification
Registered with EHORB and/or CIEH Professional Registers
Evidence of Food Law Code of Practice competency (with up-to-date competency matrix)
Minimum 3 years experience delivering official controls in food hygiene and safety
Minimum 20 hours relevant CPD per year for the last 2 years
Interested?
To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email jacques.
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