Graduate Food Safety Officer
Permanent x1
Full time
Scale 6 - £35,520 - £37,692
Kick‑start your Environmental Health career and help protect the health of thousands.
Are you passionate about food safety, public health and making a real difference? Got a degree in Environmental Health (or working towards one)? Ready to learn fast, get stuck in, and start building your professional credentials?
If yes — we want you.
About the Role
As a Graduate Food Safety Officer, you’ll be on the frontline of keeping Enfield’s residents safe. You’ll receive support to gain the competencies needed to carry out official food hygiene and food standards inspections — with plenty of hands‑on experience along the way.
You’ll be involved in:
1. Visiting food businesses and supporting inspections
2. Investigating complaints and food safety incidents
3. Sampling, evidence gathering and preparing reports
4. Helping businesses improve standards and comply with the law
This is your opportunity to grow quickly, gain professional confidence, and work towards full authorisation under the Food Law Code of Practice.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
✔ Curious, confident and keen to learn
✔ Great with people — calm, clear, polite and professional
✔ Able to organise your work and manage deadlines
✔ Motivated to protect public health and uphold high standards
✔ Ready to take responsibility and develop your skills fast
Holds (or is working towards) a CIEH‑accredited Environmental Health degree
Experience is welcome, but enthusiasm, commitment and the right attitude are essential.