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From the employer's careers site First seen 12 Nov 2026

Environmental Health Officer Food Safety Officer

Salary

GBP 47,367 - 55,080 per year

Apply on London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Description

We are recruiting for 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 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:

  • Investigating service requests
  • Conducting proactive inspections
  • Sampling
  • Issuing notices and preparing legal proceedings
  • Assisting in the implementation of project work
  • Attending outdoor events
  • Supporting other teams

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

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary plus essential car user/travel allowances within the borough
  • 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

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Skills

Required

  • Food Hygiene Inspections
  • Environmental Health
  • Health and Safety Legislation
  • Communication and Collaboration

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/environmental-health-officer-food-safety-officer-118636

Apply on London Borough of Tower Hamlets