EH Food Officer

Posted Thu 25 June 2026, 3:32 PM Ref: OR/083593 Job Title EH Food Officer Discipline Environmental Health Specialism Food Contract Type Contract Salary £47 Location London (E) Our client in East London are looking for a Food EHO. In this role you will be delivering food hygiene and standards inspection programme, investigating complaints regarding food and health & safety matters. You will also be assisting with a variety of other functions including health & safety at work, investigation of accidents and infectious disease control. As a regulatory role you will carry out appropriate enforcement, in line with the Council’s enforcement policy; providing advice, respond to complaints and serving notices as necessary. You will also be expected to attend court and other hearings to provide evidence and lead on prosecutions. As part of the team you will undertake a multi-disciplined enforcement caseload and be able to manage your work effectively. They are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player who is customer focused, technically knowledgeable and with good communication skills. You will be flexible in your approach to work being able to support other officers when necessary. You will need to have a good working knowledge of IT systems including but not limited to MS office and case management systems. You will have opportunities to help shape the improvement of our services. Our clients are looking for someone who is able to deliver at least 10 inspections per week. You will have post qualification experience and be competent under the Food Law Code of Practice to inspect high risk food businesses. You must hold a suitable qualification as listed in the Food Law Code of Practice. You will be able to provide, on request, a copy of your competency framework and current and appropriate CPD. If you are successful you will be offered a 3 month contract paying £47 Umbrella. Hybrid working available. They are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player who is customer focused, technically knowledgeable and with good communication skills. You will be flexible in your approach to work being able to support other officers when necessary. You will need to have a good working knowledge of IT systems including but not limited to MS office and case management systems. You will have opportunities to help shape the improvement of our services. Our clients are looking for someone who is able to deliver at least 10 inspections per week. You will have post qualification experience and be competent under the Food Law Code of Practice to inspect high risk food businesses. You must hold a suitable qualification as listed in the Food Law Code of Practice. You will be able to provide, on request, a copy of your competency framework and current and appropriate CPD. If you are successful you will be offered a 3 month contract paying £47 Umbrella. Hybrid working available. Already have an account?