Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer London Borough

Buckingham Futures is supporting a Local Authority within a thriving London Borough who are seeking an experienced and confident Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer to join their team

You will be joining a supportive and experienced team environment, with a strong mix of field-based and office-based working.

The Role

In this position, you will take responsibility for a broad and varied caseload, including:

• Food hygiene inspections across all risk categories, including unrated premises

• Ensure all inspections are completed in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice

• Investigation of food safety complaints and follow-up actions

• Provide professional advice and guidance to food business operators to support legal compliance

• Preparation of clear, accurate inspection reports and enforcement documentation

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for experienced Environmental Health/Food Safety professionals who can confidently operate in a busy regulatory environment and deliver high-quality interventions from day one.

Essential requirements include:

• Strong competency in food hygiene enforcement (food standards experience desirable)
  

• Recent Local Authority Environmental Health experience (within the last 12 months)
  

• Proven ability to manage a varied regulatory caseload independently
  

• One of the following qualifications:
  

• Higher Certificate in Food Control (EHRB or CIEH)
  

• Higher Certificate in Official Control (SFSORB)
  

• Certificate of Registration to practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHRB)
  

• Diploma in Environmental Health (EHRB or REHIS)
  

• Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (CIEH)
  

• Degree or Masters in Environmental Health
  

Whats on Offer

• A varied and engaging regulatory workload across food safety and health & safety
  

• Hybrid working with a balance of field, office, and remote flexibility
  

• Opportunity to work within a knowledgeable and supportive Local Authority team
  

• Potential for contract extension based on performance and service need

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