Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Southwark Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience. We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer this role will be: SE1 2QH The right candidate will: To contribute to achieving the Council’s Vision by providing a comprehensive Food Safety in accordance with Service Development Plans, performance targets, legislation and the Council’s service standards and policies. Note: This temporary post is to cover current sickness absence in the Food Safety Team and provide short term additional resource to help achieve the team’s inspection targets. To work jointly with others, within the team, the Council and with other organisations, in order to find co-operative and creative solutions to environmental health problems that deliver best practice and value for money, and to develop the contribution of environmental health to the achievement of the Council’s Vision. * Carry out a range of Food Safety inspections, investigations, audits and other procedures and methods, using education, advice and enforcement techniques, to achieve legal compliance, customer satisfaction, and service and quality standards. * Liaise, advise, negotiate and work jointly with a wide range of people and organisations to achieve solutions to Environmental Health and related problems. * Demonstrate initiative, personal responsibility, flexibility and a desire to learn in performing the duties of the post. We require the following: * Substantial recent experience working as an Environmental Health Officer in the field of food safety or a Food Safety Enforcement Officer within a local authority Environmental Health department * A recognised food safety qualification will be considered To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon