Food Safety Inspections

Sharper Consulting Services is supporting Kent client with a dedicated Food Safety inspection project running until March 2026. We are seeking a competent and committed Food Safety Officer/Environmental Health Officer to deliver circa 300 Category D, E and unrated inspections within the timeframe.

This role is managed on a per-inspection basis only. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for completing all inspections required under the project, ensuring consistency and efficiency in delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Category D, E and unrated food hygiene inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice
• Complete all associated inspection reports and administrative duties
• Submit inspection outcomes directly to the Council within agreed timeframes
• Ensure all inspections are conducted to the required standard, maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Liaise with the Councils Environmental Health & Licensing Manager as required

Essential Requirements

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Health, Higher Certificate in Food Control, or equivalent qualification
• Registered with EHORB and/or CIEH Professional Registers
• Evidence of Food Law Code of Practice competency (with up-to-date competency matrix)
• Minimum 3 years experience delivering official controls in food hygiene and safety
• Minimum 20 hours relevant CPD per year for the last 2 years
• Ability to commit to a full-time workload until March 2026