20th May, 2026 Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West Midlands, are looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their food safety operations. Position: Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety) Rate: £200 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Contract Duration: Temporary (Sep 2026) Possible Extension Working Arrangement: Hybrid Job Purpose: Seeking an appropriately qualified and competent officer to undertake food hygiene & food standards inspections. Job Duties: Inspections: All inspections are to be physical, on site inspections and will cover: Food hygiene and standards New food businesses For each inspection, the following must be completed in full: A handwritten inspection report left at time of visit. A completed data input sheet. The appropriate food hygiene rating sticker to be left on site. Job Requirements: Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation. A qualified Environmental Health Officer who is competent in food safety and registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board; or An officer holding a Higher Certificate in Food Control or Higher Certificate in Food Inspection, with demonstrable competence and recent experience in food hygiene & food standards inspections. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. How to Apply: If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further. To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment