Regulatory Compliance Officer Food and Public Safety

Regulatory Compliance Officer Food and Public Safety

Job description

Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent

Are you a qualified Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer? Are you looking for your next role? How about the Food & Public Safety Team?

Join our Food & Public Safety Team and help protect one of the UK's most vibrant, diverse and dynamic cities. From world-renowned festivals, major sporting and cultural events, bustling markets and award-winning restaurants to thousands of independent food businesses representing cuisines from across the globe, no two days in Leicester are ever the same, offering a unique opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

We are out across the city every day, in various locations such as, businesses which prepare food, retail units, festivals and events, licensed premises, sports grounds and various types of workplaces (offices, warehouses etc).

We ensure standards are met and risks are properly managed.

As an experienced professional, you will undertake risk-based food hygiene and food standards inspections across restaurants, takeaways, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, mobile food businesses and temporary premises. You will assess food safety management systems, including SFBB and HACCP, undertake sampling and investigate food complaints, food poisoning notifications, food incidents and emerging risks.

You will have demonstrable food safety competency and experience of undertaking inspections, assessing food safety management systems, conducting investigations and applying enforcement legislation. You will have sound knowledge of UK food safety legislation, including the Food Safety Act 1990, Food Hygiene Regulations and associated legislation, together with the ability to interpret legislation and technical guidance and apply it confidently and proportionately.

We also investigate complaints, undertake accident investigations, investigate cases of infectious disease, carry out inspections, gather evidence and, where necessary, use our statutory powers to protect the public.

It is visible work. It is practical. And it makes a tangible difference.

Together we protect health, improve working conditions, and support responsible businesses to thrive. The work ranges from advisory visits and compliance checks through to formal enforcement action and preparing and attending cases for court or hearings.

The ability to prepare clear reports and statements for potential legal proceedings is essential, and you may be required to represent the Service and the Council at formal hearings. If you are motivated by meaningful, outward facing work and confident in applying legislation in real world situations, we would welcome your application.

Regulatory Services is where legislation meets the real world.

What you will be doing

You’ll have experience of dealing with complex cases and taking appropriate enforcement action including building and progressing cases for prosecution.

You’ll analyse complex environmental health issues and other regulatory services related situations to make informed decisions.

As an excellent communicator, you’ll be assertive when dealing with challenging situations or people to achieve positive outcomes. With a commitment to team working and a high level or organisation skills, you’ll be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to create a professional and positive working environment.

You will be an experienced professional with a recognised qualification, such as the Higher Certificate in Food Control awarded by EHRB/CIEH, CIEH Professional Food Safety qualification or equivalent, or an EHRB Certificate of Registration to practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner.

For more information please contact Hina.patel-dhanji@leicester.gov.uk