What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Environmental Health Officer /Food Safety Officer - Public Health REF: Hull 5267200 Pay rate: £24.22 per hour PAYE The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking an Environmental Health Officer /Food Safety Officer to work within a professional environmental health team involved in discharging the City Council’s statutory duties and functions in relation to Food and Health and Safety. You will provide and participate in the provision of a highly customer focused response to requests for the Environmental Health (Food, Health and Safety) Services. The work will involve taking a lead role in the inspection and regulation of higher risk food businesses, dealing with infectious diseases and dealing with serious food safety concerns from the public Key Responsibilities: To respond to public requests for advice and reports of concerns in a timely and effective way and provide an evidence trail associated with interventions which will allow a qualitative review of action undertaken. To facilitate the effective understanding of food safety and hygiene issues to businesses using a communication style to suit the person and the situation. To provide advice and coaching to food businesses What the client is looking for: Must hold a CIEH accredited degree (MSc. or BSc. (Hons) Degree or Diploma) in Environmental Health Possess a valid Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board - desirable Specialist food or health and safety qualifications. Currently competent to deliver a range of interventions under the Food Law Code of Practice (2021) Experience undertaking primary production audits, approved premises approvals and review of approvals, export certificates, supporting and contributing to external audits, validation of food safety management systems Investigative, analytical and interpretative skills to comprehend and enforce the requirements of legislation and codes of practice Communication and negotiation skills to effectively communicate requirements How to Apply Quote the Job Title: Food Safety Officer and Reference Number: Hull 5267200 in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.