Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer

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Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer

We are recruiting for a Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer to join our Food Safety and Health & Safety Team.

Role Purpose

As an Officer with delegated authority and competency, you will be carrying out a programme of proactive and reactive functions which will contribute to ensuring compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety legislation within the Borough.

Key Responsibilities

Using delegated powers and competency to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation so that the standards of food hygiene are maintained in businesses, for the benefit of residents, visitors and those coming into the Borough for their employment. Environmental Health Officers are required to take on the additional role of formal closures of food businesses and the approval of premises under Assimilated Regulations (EC) 853/2004 once competency is confirmed.

We are looking for an Environmental Health Practitioner/Food Safety Officer to carry out the full range of duties including:

• Investigating Service Requests
• Proactive inspections
• Sampling
• Issuing notices and preparing legal proceedings
• Assisting in the implementation of project work
• Attendance at outdoor events
• Supporting other Teams

This is a unique opportunity, and we are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to help deliver on our key strategic objectives.

About You

The successful candidate must have one or more of the following qualifications:

• 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 professional requirements regarding Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

You must also demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of legislation, guidance, frameworks relevant to the service.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Candidates who are working towards completing their portfolio will be considered and if successful, will be supported through that process.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary plus essential car user/travel allowances within the borough:
• FSO salary range, depending on qualifications and experience Grade I - £45,852 to £49,155
• EHO salary range depending on qualification and experience Grade J - £50,175 to £53,319
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

About Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London - a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people's lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace - it's a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values - Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect - we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you'll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London's most important and vibrant places. If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

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