Food Safety Officer

Grade D – £45,091‑£53,460
Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme.

Working 36.5 hours per week (able to work outside of office hours when required).

Birmingham City Council is seeking three Food Safety Officers to join its expanding Environmental Health team. The role is permanent and offers professional development in a diverse city environment.

Successful candidates will undertake inspections and investigations, enforce food hygiene and standards legislation, and take enforcement action where non‑compliance is identified across a range of food premises.

• Higher Certificate in Food Control.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge and practical experience of enforcing legislation, including drafting and serving notices, collecting evidence, writing witness statements, and preparing prosecution files.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to produce clear, concise written reports and correspondence.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Competence in IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Occupational health support, including a confidential counselling service.
• Staff discount scheme.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer committed to employing, retaining and developing all people. We are committed to a positive, equitable recruitment journey and to providing reasonable adjustments and additional support where needed.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.