Food Safety Officer

The council in Dorset are seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to support the Food team, with a primary focus on:

• Food‑related complaint investigations
• Health & Safety complaint work

There may also be a requirement to carry out food hygiene inspections as part of complaint investigations, so candidates must hold the appropriate food competencies.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant Environmental Health / Food Safety role
• Food competency to undertake inspections where required
• EHRB registration (or equivalent / successor), ideally
• Up‑to‑date CPD and professional competencies
• A thorough, professional approach to complaint handling and enforcement investigations