Qualified Food Environmental Health Officer
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.17 to £25.74 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: £19.17 PAYE / £25.74 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1610183 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Qualified Food Safety Officer to join our client based with Royal Borough of Kingston.
Food Safety Officer (Project)
Location: Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston
Contract: 19 October 2025 – Initially for 3 months and likely to be extended
Hours: 48 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–19:00
Rate: £19.17 PAYE / £25.74 Umbrella
️ Application Deadline: Friday 3 October 2025 at 17:00
The Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking a fully qualified and food-competent Environmental Health Officer to provide vital cover during a period of long-term staff absence. This is a high-impact, independent role focused on food hygiene and standards inspections across a range of premises.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for conducting 120–150 food hygiene and standards inspections over a 3-month period, covering low to high-risk premises. You’ll provide clear inspection reports, issue Food Hygiene Rating Scheme scores, and offer legal and best practice advice to food business operators. Timely documentation and escalation of serious issues are key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Independently carry out food hygiene and standards inspections
Provide written reports and ratings under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Return inspection paperwork within 48 hours for database entry
Undertake revisits and escalate serious concerns to the Lead Officer
Liaise professionally with food business operators and council colleagues
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures when working alone
Essential Requirements
BSc, MSc, or Diploma in Environmental Health, registered with EHORB or equivalent
Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) or Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (APC-Food)
Recent experience (within last 2 years) as a Food Inspector
Ability to inspect all risk levels and work independently, including out-of-hours
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
Food Safety Officer (Project)
Location: Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston
Contract: 19 October 2025 – Initially for 3 months and likely to be extended
Hours: 48 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–19:00
Rate: £19.17 PAYE / £25.74 Umbrella
️ Application Deadline: Friday 3 October 2025 at 17:00
The Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking a fully qualified and food-competent Environmental Health Officer to provide vital cover during a period of long-term staff absence. This is a high-impact, independent role focused on food hygiene and standards inspections across a range of premises.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for conducting 120–150 food hygiene and standards inspections over a 3-month period, covering low to high-risk premises. You’ll provide clear inspection reports, issue Food Hygiene Rating Scheme scores, and offer legal and best practice advice to food business operators. Timely documentation and escalation of serious issues are key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Independently carry out food hygiene and standards inspections
Provide written reports and ratings under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Return inspection paperwork within 48 hours for database entry
Undertake revisits and escalate serious concerns to the Lead Officer
Liaise professionally with food business operators and council colleagues
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures when working alone
Essential Requirements
BSc, MSc, or Diploma in Environmental Health, registered with EHORB or equivalent
Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) or Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (APC-Food)
Recent experience (within last 2 years) as a Food Inspector
Ability to inspect all risk levels and work independently, including out-of-hours
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice