Enforcement Officer Environmental Health
19 days ago
Wokingham
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Enforcement Officer (Environmental Health) to join the Commercial Services Team on a short-term contract. The primary responsibility will be to carry out programmed food hygiene inspections in accordance with current legislation and Food Standards Agency (FSA) requirements. The role offers flexibility to fit around other commitments and provides the chance to make a direct contribution to public health protection. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): Conduct 80 100 programmed food hygiene inspections within the contract period (primarily Category D with some Category B and C premises). Assess compliance with food hygiene and safety legislation during inspections. Complete inspection reports and risk ratings in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice. Produce formal letters and detailed reports where required including enforcement advice and necessary follow-up actions. Accurately record findings and maintain records in line with regulatory and service requirements. Liaise with food business operators and provide professional advice on legal compliance and best practice. Where necessary escalate enforcement issues or serious non-compliance to the relevant manager. Skills/Experience: Evidence of competency to undertake official food controls (Regulatory Food Safety Inspections). Up-to-date CPD (minimum of 20 hours annually with at least 10 hours related to food hygiene inspections). Experience conducting food hygiene inspections and applying food law. Strong report writing and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Completed Competency Assessment (per FSA requirements). Previous experience within local authority commercial environmental health teams. Familiarity with risk rating systems and local enforcement procedures. Additional Information: Relevant qualification such as: Higher or Advanced Certificate in Food Premises Inspection (Environmental Health Registration Board0 BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent. Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week. Evidence of competency to undertake official food controls (Regulatory Food Safety Inspections). Up-to-date CPD (minimum of 20 hours annually, with at least 10 hours related to food hygiene inspections). Experience conducting food hygiene inspections and applying food law. Strong report writing and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Completed Competency Assessment (per FSA requirements). Previous experience within local authority commercial environmental health teams. Familiarity with risk rating systems and local enforcement procedures. Education Relevant qualification such as: Higher or Advanced Certificate in Food Premises Inspection (Environmental Health Registration Board0, BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent. Key Skills Academics,Commerce,Facility Management,Fire And Safety Engineering,Back Office Support,Import & Export Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 46 - 46