EHO - Food Safety

A client of mine in the West Midlands are recruiting a Food Safety Officer/Environmental Health Officer to join its Food Safety Team, to support performance targets and help reduce outstanding food hygiene inspection backlogs. Key Responsibilities * Carry out food hygiene and food safety inspections across the authority area. * Support backlog reduction and meet Food Standards Agency (FSA) requirements. * Complete enforcement actions, follow‑ups, and maintain accurate records. * Use internal council systems (training provided). * Work flexibly within a hybrid model, including at least one office day per week. * Contribute to service improvements and wider regulatory projects. Essential Requirements * A competent food qualification that meets FSA requirements for conducting inspections. * Ability to carry out inspections independently. * Meets or is close to meeting the FSA Competency Framework. * Strong enforcement and regulatory decision‑making skills. * Basic IT skills and willingness to learn new systems