RQ– Food Safety Support Officer

Food Safety Support Officer
Contract Period

1st December 2025 – 31st May 2026, £20.47 an hour (umbrella)

Environmental Health – Food Control Inspection Programme

• Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection or degree in Environmental Health
• Working towards EHRB registration
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English

• Conduct food hygiene inspections of rated and unrated food businesses
• Assign risk ratings and FHRS (Food Hygiene Rating Scheme) scores
• Complete and submit inspection reports within required timescales
• Report imminent risks or concerns under relevant legislation
• Conduct follow‑up inspections for businesses with low FHRS scores
• Document changes in business status, ownership, or closures
• Update records and securely handle inspection documentation using Council systems
• Provide FHRS scores and reports to Food Business Operators (FBOs) and the Council

• Inspections must comply with the Food Law Code of Practice (England) 2025
• Use Council‑provided forms:
  • Handwritten Food Inspection Report (Front Cover & Schedule)
  • FHRS Score Report Sheet
  • Premises Proforma for food hygiene
• Categorise findings into:
  • Confidence in Management
  • Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety
  • Compliance with Structural Requirements
• Confirm FHRS scores in writing within 14 days
• Submit all reports to the Council within 10 working days and scan documents into NEC Assure/M3

• Laptop with access to NEC Assure/M3 systems
• Warrant card and

• Immediately report any imminent food safety risks
• Notify Council of any serious health and safety hazards
• Report suspicions under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to authorities and the Council
• Revisit premises scored FHRS 0, 1, or 2
• Request new registration for businesses with changes in ownership or name
• Confirm and report businesses no longer trading

• All work must meet the Food Law Code of Practice (England) 2025 standards
• Council may terminate employment early if inspection quality is insufficient

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to rebeccabentum@c