We are recruiting two full-time Food Safety Officers within the proactive Public Protection Team to cover maternity leave. The temporary contracts will expire on a specified date. Specific duties include: undertaking food safety and standards inspections, food sampling, investigating complaints, and investigating cases of infectious disease. You will be responsible for your own caseload, being both proactive and reactive to a range of demands in a very fast-paced environment. This will involve assessing intelligence, undertaking investigations, providing advice, and preparing notices and reports for enforcement.
If you want to be part of our values-driven service and are passionate about making a real difference for the community, we’re interested in hearing from you.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment.
The Public Protection team is responsible for protecting public health by assessing compliance with all aspects of food safety. As a team member, you will ensure the Council meets its statutory duties. You will liaise closely with colleagues, other internal departments, and outside agencies such as the FSA, HSE, and UKHSA.
This is a hybrid post, working from one of our Council offices within the borough, as well as offering the opportunity to work from home. We provide a good work-life balance, flexible mobile working, and support your career development through training and development opportunities.
About You
You are a positive, dynamic, and results-focused individual with a strong belief in protecting and improving the health and quality of life for residents and visitors. You will have:
* A Diploma, Degree, or Master’s level in Environmental Health or
* The Higher Certificate in Food Control
Previous experience in food safety and/or food standards, either within the public sector or a commercial setting.
Awareness of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated team approach.
The ability to cope with change and promote positive outcomes.
A full driving licence.
About Us
Cheshire West and Chester is a modern, flexible borough council committed to high-quality services. Our core values promote a place where everyone can thrive. As the fourth largest unitary authority in the North West, we have strengths, ambitions, and opportunities ahead.
We offer:
* A generous holiday allowance starting at a specified number of days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
* Training and development opportunities.
* A supportive team and culture.
For more information about working for Cheshire West and Chester Council, including our rewards and benefits, please see the council’s website.
We welcome candidates whose experience may differ from the listed requirements but can bring value to the role.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to equality and diversity. Please see the relevant policies on our website.
All employees will receive a minimum of £X per hour, as per the Local Living Wage adopted by the council.
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