We are working with a Local Authority in South West England, who are recruiting Food Safety Officers/Environmental Health Officers 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.

Desirable

* Prior Local Authority experience.

* Experience using regulatory IT systems.

* Own vehicle for work purposes

Hybrid working pattern with weekly office attendance.

If this sounds like something you would be open to exploring, please get in touch