Grade D – £45,091-£53,460
Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Food Safety Officer (X 3)
Permanent
Work 36.5 hours per week (able to work outside office hours when required)
We are looking for highly motivated, passionate Food Safety Officers to join Birmingham City Council’s expanding Environmental Health team. As the largest local authority in the UK, Birmingham offers a unique place to work with excellent opportunities for professional development through a challenging and varied workload.
What You’ll Be Doing
Successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking inspections and investigations, and taking enforcement action where there is non‑compliance across a range of food hygiene and standards legislation.
What you will be able to demonstrate on your application
- Possess the Higher Certificate in Food Control to deliver food hygiene and food standards official controls.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Knowledge and practical experience in the enforcement of legislation, including drafting and serving notices, collecting evidence, writing witness statements and preparing prosecution files.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents, businesses, colleagues and partner agencies.
- Ability to produce clear, concise written reports and correspondence.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Competence in IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits Of Working With Us Include
- Pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Occupational health support, including a confidential counselling service.
- Staff discount scheme.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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