Food Safety Officer

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Job description

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Food Safety Officer on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of futher extension.

Role overview:

• To carry out inspections, re-inspections and surveys and to be responsible for the investigation, enforcement and manage a more complex caseload.
  
• To prepare and serve Statutory Notices and take enforcement action in line with the client's strategy and departmental enforcement policies.
  
• To report and/or advise where statutory action is not appropriate and to initiate prosecutions for failure to comply with statutory instruments where appropriate.
  
• To consult/negotiate with developers, landlords, contractors, business and other clients as appropriate, to ensure progress of casework.
  
• To carry out site visits, surveys, inspections and to attend Public Inquiries, courts of law, and tribunals.
  
• To prepare priced specifications, give advice and check legal notices drafted by more junior colleagues.
  
• To be responsible for project/policy or areas of expertise.
  

Requirements

• To have good observational and investigation skills; and the ability to carry out inspections, at times outside normal core working hours.
  
• Ability To Manage A Caseload.
  
• Previous experience in similar role.
  
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice.
  
• Good Customer Service Skills.
  
• The ability to keep accurate records for official use.
  
• Must have up to date food safety competencies in place to work in this post.
  

If this sounds like you, please apply for immediate contact or call Inesa directly.

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