Food Safety Officer

March 12, 2026

Job Category: Environmental Health & Trading Standards
Job Location: London
Job Type: Temporary

Location: South London
Rate: Competitive
Contract: Interim / Contract

Overview

Stonehouse Recruitment is currently supporting a South London Local Authority seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to provide interim support within their Environmental Health team.

The successful candidate will support the council in delivering statutory food safety functions and ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out food hygiene inspections

  • Investigate food complaints and hygiene issues

  • Provide advice and guidance to food businesses

  • Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations

  • Undertake enforcement action where necessary

  • Maintain accurate inspection and case records

Requirements

  • Previous experience working within local authority Environmental Health

  • Competency to carry out food hygiene inspections

  • Strong knowledge of food safety legislation

  • Experience managing enforcement cases

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

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If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please submit your CV and availability or contact us directly.

📞 0203 6271015
✉️ jacques.s@stonehouserg.com

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