Birmingham City Council
Food Safety Officer
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Food Safety Officer
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About the Role
Permanent Grade D – £45,091-£53,460 (consultation grade, subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme) 36.5 hours per week (able to work outside office hours when required)
Are you passionate about food safety and eager to broaden your experience in a diverse, fast-paced environment? Birmingham City Council's expanding Environmental Health team is seeking three motivated Food Safety Officers to join us.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for the largest local authority in the UK, where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents while developing your career. With a supportive team and varied workload, this role offers exceptional professional growth in areas such as food hygiene enforcement, standards compliance, and official controls.
Responsibilities
As a Food Safety Officer, your core duties will include:
- Undertaking inspections and investigations across a range of food premises.
- Enforcing food hygiene and standards legislation, including issuing notices, collecting evidence, drafting statutory documents, and preparing prosecution files where necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements while maintaining strong relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies.
- Producing clear, accurate written reports, witness statements, and correspondence.
- Demonstrating strong organisational and time-management skills alongside the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Working effectively both in-person and in confined environments (where food safety inspections are conducted).
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Requirements & Key Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Hold a Higher Certificate in Food Control (mandatory for official controls).
- Be a fully qualified driver with access to a personal vehicle.
- Have practical experience in enforcement, including drafting/enforcing notices, collecting evidence, and preparing statements for prosecution.
- Exhibit exceptional communication skills, including ability to engage sensitively with stakeholders.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
Benefits
Joining Birmingham City Council offers:
- A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.
- 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
- Access to occupational health services, including a confidential counselling service.
- A staff discount scheme for local retailers and services.
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Next Steps
- Prepare a CV – Required for shortlisting; no applications will be considered without it.
- Apply via the Council’s recruitment portal.
- Contact for enquiries: Reach out to Gurjit Kaur (Operations Manager, Governance) at gurjit.kaur@birmingham.gov.uk or Alison Whelan (Operations Manager, Food Lead) at alison.whelan@birmingham.gov.uk.
- Attend an informational session – Join our online Q&A on 25 June 2026 (12:30–13:30) to connect with managers and current team members. Email gurjit.kaur@birmingham.gov.uk to register.
About Birmingham City Council
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to fostering equality and offering equal opportunities to all. Your rights to work in the UK will be verified prior to a confirmed offer, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements.
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