Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£45,852 to £53,319 depending on qualifications and experience

About the Role
We are recruiting an Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer to join our Food Safety and Health & Safety Team. As an Officer with delegated authority and competency, you will carry out a programme of proactive and reactive functions to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation within the Borough. Your role will involve using delegated powers to maintain food hygiene standards in businesses for the benefit of residents, visitors, and workers in the Borough. Additional responsibilities include formal closures of food businesses and approval of premises under Assimilated Regulations (EC) 853/2004 once competency is confirmed.

Key duties include investigating service requests, conducting proactive inspections, sampling, issuing notices, preparing legal proceedings, assisting with project work, attending outdoor events, and supporting other teams.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to contribute to delivering our key strategic objectives and making a real difference in the community.

Experience
Experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner or Food Safety Officer carrying out the full range of duties including inspections, investigations, sampling, and enforcement actions is required. Candidates working towards completing their portfolio will also be considered and supported.

About you
You must demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and frameworks. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold one or more of the following:
- A professional qualification of competence to undertake food hygiene inspections (e.g., Higher National Certificate in Food Inspection)
- Higher level specialist qualification relevant to Food Safety duties, including Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent food/environmental related diploma or degree course
- Qualification to act as an Environmental Health Officer
- Maintenance and proof of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)