Job Details
The job itself
As part of succession planning in Public Protection Services, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Food Safety Team as a Food Control Officer based in Goole with blended working opportunities. We are looking for an experienced individual qualified to degree level, with drive, enthusiasm, and transferable regulatory enforcement skills.
The main responsibilities for this post include the enforcement of food control legislation in high and medium risk food premises, investigating food complaints and food borne illnesses, food/water sampling and supporting/advising local food businesses. Officers are also required to contribute to aspects of policy and procedural development for the service overall and give advice to local business. The post holder may also need to deputise for the team Principal Officer Food Control on occasion.
Professionalism, excellent communication skills, a positive ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team towards shared goals are essential, as is a flexible approach. Successful candidates will be expected to use the full range of enforcement powers and tools, as well as giving regulatory advice and guidance to local businesses.
Preferably, candidates will match or approach the baseline qualification and competency requirements of the Food Law Practice Guidance (England) for this role and have had previous experience in a regulatory enforcement activity. However, there is also potential scope for high calibre candidates with relevant qualifications and with experience in some aspects of food safety to be offered training and support to fulfil the role. The extent of support required will be dependent on the candidate’s demonstrable current knowledge, experience, and qualification.
If you are looking for a challenge and rewarding role, are resilient, adaptable to change and have good interpersonal skills then this could be the job for you.
