Food Safety Officer

Background in food safety is mandatory.

Working pattern is 36 hours Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, re inspections and surveys and manage a more complex caseload, including investigations and enforcement.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices and take enforcement action in line with the Council's strategy and departmental enforcement policies.
• Report and/or advise where statutory action is not appropriate and initiate prosecutions for failure to comply with statutory instruments where suitable.
• Consult and negotiate with developers, landlords, contractors, businesses and other clients to ensure progress of casework.
• Carry out site visits, surveys and inspections and attend public inquiries, courts of law and tribunals.
• Prepare priced specifications, give advice, and check legal notices drafted by junior colleagues.
• Be responsible for project, policy or other areas of expertise.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good observational and investigation skills; ability to carry out inspections, at times outside normal core working hours.
• Ability to manage a caseload.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records for official use.
• Must have up to date food safety competencies in place to work in this post.