Food Safety Officer
Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to join Camden Council's Environmental Health team. This is a great opportunity for a qualified and competent officer to work on a wide range of food safety matters in a vibrant and diverse borough.

A background in food safety is mandatory, and candidates must meet the competency requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

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Conduct inspections, re-inspections, and surveys of food businesses to ensure compliance with relevant food safety legislation.

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Investigate and resolve complex cases, including complaints and service requests.

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Determine appropriate enforcement actions, including informal advice, statutory notices, or legal proceedings.

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Attend court, tribunals, and public inquiries to give evidence as required.

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Monitor and apply new or emerging legislation, guidance, and policies affecting food safety services.

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Work independently to manage a complex caseload while prioritising tasks based on risk and public health priorities.

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Provide expert advice to the public, local businesses, and partner agencies.

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Assist in designing and delivering service improvement projects aligned with council priorities.

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Support junior officers and help ensure consistency and legal compliance in enforcement work.

Requirements:

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Essential: BSc/MSc or Diploma in Environmental Health.

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Must hold: Competency under the Food Law Code of Practice as an Authorised Officer, with recent and relevant inspection experience.

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In-depth knowledge of current food safety legislation, codes of practice, and enforcement procedures.

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Excellent investigative, analytical, and reporting skills.

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Ability to work independently in a flexible, agile environment.

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Strong organisational and customer service skills.

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Experience in managing conflicting priorities and delivering results under pressure.

If you're a qualified Environmental Health Officer with the necessary food safety credentials and a passion for improving public health, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking local authority dedicated to high service standards and community wellbeing