Neighbourhood Officer Level 1 (Food, Health and Safety)
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Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 30 November 2025
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
Qualifications: Degree or Masters qualification in Environmental Health required or the Higher Certificate in Food Control or equivalent
Registration: EHRB registration or Chartered Status with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
Responsibilities:
* You will be responsible for a busy and varied workload in a friendly and supportive team, focusing on inspection programmes, responding to service requests, undertaking investigations, sampling and licensing visits for tattooing and piercing premises.
* You will work across food hygiene, food standards and health and safety disciplines and full training and development routes will be provided.
* Team also has several Primary Authority partnerships.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Benefits We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
* A buzzing pension – enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
* Enhanced parental and carers leave – designed to provide ample time to bond with new born or support family during critical life events.
* Brilliant perks – access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
* Learn and grow – dedicated to nurturing talent and providing learning opportunities, from workshops to apprenticeships and qualifications. All begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
* A Good Employment Charter member – committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness. Pay reviewed annually, recognize three trade unions, and constantly working to offer best health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
* Up to 3 days volunteering leave – give back with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
We operate highly flexible working arrangements including flexitime, home working, optional office bases across the city, no core hours and compressed working options to enable you to effectively manage your work life balance.
If you would like an informal discussion about these roles, please contact helen.fuller@manchester.gov.uk.
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy.
Pre-Employment Checks:
* Proof of Right to Work – provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
* References – references from current and previous employer(s).
* Proof of Qualifications – evidence of qualifications relevant to the role.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check – a criminal record check may be necessary.
* Proof of Manchester Residency – for some roles you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
* Police Vetting – some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
* Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance – used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets.
* Driving Licence – if the role requires driving, evidence of your valid driving licence.
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