Food Safety - 100 Cat Ds (PI)

Contract: Temporary, Ad-Hoc (3-month contract)

Rate: 65 per inspection (Ltd. or umbrella)
Location: On-Site
Closing Date: 1st November 2025

A Devon-based Local Authority is seeking a highly experienced Food Safety Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an Ad-Hoc basis. Offering a competitive rate of 65 per inspection, this role plays a key part in ensuring the Local Authority stays on target with its Food Safety Inspection Targets.

This role is managed on a per-inspection basis only. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for completing all inspections required under the project, ensuring consistency and efficiency in delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Category D food hygiene inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice
• Complete all associated inspection reports and administrative duties
• Submit inspection outcomes directly to the Council within agreed time-frames
• Ensure all inspections are conducted to the required standard, maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Liaise with the Council's Environmental Health & Licensing Manager as required

Essential Requirements

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Health, Higher Certificate in Food Control, or equivalent qualification
• Registered with EHORB and/or CIEH Professional Registers
• Evidence of Food Law Code of Practice competency (with up-to-date competency matrix)
• Minimum 3 years experience delivering official controls in food hygiene and safety
• Minimum 20 hours relevant CPD per year for the last 2 years

To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email jacques removed).

Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across Devon and the surrounding regions, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.