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Food Safety Officer
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 40 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: North West
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Company Overview
Vivid Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency connecting skilled professionals with high-impact roles across the UK. We specialise in placing Environmental Health Officers in public sector organisations, offering flexible contracts and competitive rates.
Role Overview
We are seeking a qualified Food Safety Officer to join a local authority in North West England on a full-time hybrid contract. This role involves managing food safety and health & safety enforcement casework, with flexibility across remote and on-site work.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead inspections of food establishments in accordance with Cluster 4 competencies.
* Manage a full range of food safety and health & safety enforcement casework.
* Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Handle complex correspondence and documentation efficiently.
* Meet deadlines and align work with Council objectives.
* Attend site visits and office meetings as required.
* Maintain accurate records and reports of inspections and enforcement actions.
Requirements
Qualifications / Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated competency for food establishment inspections (Cluster 4).
* Minimum of 10 hours of Food Core CPD aligned with the Food Law Code of Practice.
* Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
Essential
* Environmental Health qualification.
* Experience in food safety enforcement within a local authority setting.
Desirable
* Previous hybrid working experience.
* Familiarity with council procedures and reporting systems.
Additional Information
* Contract Duration: 9–12 months
* Start Date: December 2025
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Pay Rate: £40–£45 per hour
* Location: Flexible within North West EnglandBefore You Apply
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