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Food Safety Officer (Project)
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 47,848 - 47,848 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: KT1, Grove, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Food Safety Officer (Project)
Location: Kingston upon Thames, KT1
Contract: Interim Assignment (cover for long-term sickness)
Start Date: 19th October 2025
Hours: 48 hours per week (09:00 – 19:00)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
About the Role
We are seeking a fully qualified and food-competent Environmental Health Officer to join the Royal Borough of Kingston on a project basis. This role will provide essential cover for a colleague on long-term sick leave, ensuring that food safety standards across the borough remain compliant and consistently high.
You will be responsible for conducting inspections across a wide range of food premises, from low to high risk, and will play a vital role in safeguarding public health.
Key Responsibilities
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Undertake 120–150 food hygiene and food standards inspections over a 3-month period.
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Provide food business operators with detailed inspection reports, setting out legal responsibilities and offering best practice advice.
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Issue Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) scores in line with brand standards.
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Ensure all inspection paperwork is returned and uploaded to the database within 48 hours of each visit.
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Carry out revisits where necessary.
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Escalate serious or complex cases to the Lead Officer for Food and Safety.
Requirements
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Must hold either:
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Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC), or
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Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (APC-Food).
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Demonstrable experience carrying out food hygiene and standards inspections in both low and high-risk settings.
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Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and enforcement practices.
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Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload effectively.
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Excellent report writing and communication skills.
Why Join?
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High-impact role within a respected London Borough Council.
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Opportunity to contribute to public health and safety in a busy, varied environment.
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Competitive day rate – inside IR35.
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Flexible project with a clear start and end date, ideal for an interim professional.
📩 How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are available from October 2025, please apply by 29th September 2025 to be consideredBefore You Apply
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