Healthy Catering Commitment Advisor
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,548.00 to £16,279.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 624 |
Summary
About The Role
Working alongside our Environmental Health and Public Health colleagues you will be responsible for setting up and delivering the Healthier Catering Commitment (HCC) pilot scheme across Bexley’s food businesses. The pilot will run for 6 months with the possibility of extension and will contribute directly to Bexley’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Healthy Weight Strategic Partnership Action Plan.
The role requires the post holder to work closely with Public Health and Environmental Health colleagues in order to set up, design, deliver and review an initial 6 month pilot which can then be rolled out across other areas of the borough to improve and increase the number of healthier food options available in Bexley’s takeaways and other catering food businesses.
You will set up the project and be responsible for working within businesses within the agreed project area for them to meet the HCC criteria of the scheme.
You will be required to carry out site visits and work closely with food businesses, providing advice to help ensure issues are resolved. The role also includes report writing, performance reporting and the provision of information to stakeholders.
You will be given training to carry out this role.
6 months contract with the possibility of an extension
This is a part time role working two days a week. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week.
About the Healthier Catering Commitment:
The Healthier Catering Commitment for London is a scheme that recognises those businesses in London that demonstrate a commitment to developing a healthier food offer. The London Borough of Bexley has been a member of this scheme since its launch but over the last two years the scheme has not been progressed due to lack of staff capacity.
The scheme provides practical advice to food businesses on straightforward changes that can be made to menus and food preparation to help make food healthier and enable food businesses to achieve the HCC award. Once a business has achieved accreditation, it is valid for two years and is reviewed regularly to ensure that standards and requirements are adhered to between renewal periods. Eligibility for the HCC award is open to food business operators (FBOs) who achieve a Food Hygiene Rating Score (FHRS) of 3 or higher.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact William Ewing, Team Leader, Food Safety, 02030455631, bill.ewing@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Ability to design, develop deliver and promote the Healthier Catering Commitment Award across relevant Bexley’s food businesses.
An excellent understanding of what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and why healthy diets are important.
Ability to communicate health messaging and the importance of a healthy diet to diverse audiences including residents, business owners, councillors, colleagues and other stakeholders.
Ability to plan and manage projects.
Ability to use data to measure impact and inform activity.
Knowledge of IT systems and tools including use of Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and focus on customers.
The postholder will be expected to take up appropriate training courses.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Mid March
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
Working alongside our Environmental Health and Public Health colleagues you will be responsible for setting up and delivering the Healthier Catering Commitment (HCC) pilot scheme across Bexley’s food businesses. The pilot will run for 6 months with the possibility of extension and will contribute directly to Bexley’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Healthy Weight Strategic Partnership Action Plan.
The role requires the post holder to work closely with Public Health and Environmental Health colleagues in order to set up, design, deliver and review an initial 6 month pilot which can then be rolled out across other areas of the borough to improve and increase the number of healthier food options available in Bexley’s takeaways and other catering food businesses.
You will set up the project and be responsible for working within businesses within the agreed project area for them to meet the HCC criteria of the scheme.
You will be required to carry out site visits and work closely with food businesses, providing advice to help ensure issues are resolved. The role also includes report writing, performance reporting and the provision of information to stakeholders.
You will be given training to carry out this role.
6 months contract with the possibility of an extension
This is a part time role working two days a week. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week.
About the Healthier Catering Commitment:
The Healthier Catering Commitment for London is a scheme that recognises those businesses in London that demonstrate a commitment to developing a healthier food offer. The London Borough of Bexley has been a member of this scheme since its launch but over the last two years the scheme has not been progressed due to lack of staff capacity.
The scheme provides practical advice to food businesses on straightforward changes that can be made to menus and food preparation to help make food healthier and enable food businesses to achieve the HCC award. Once a business has achieved accreditation, it is valid for two years and is reviewed regularly to ensure that standards and requirements are adhered to between renewal periods. Eligibility for the HCC award is open to food business operators (FBOs) who achieve a Food Hygiene Rating Score (FHRS) of 3 or higher.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact William Ewing, Team Leader, Food Safety, 02030455631, bill.ewing@bexley.gov.uk
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Ability to design, develop deliver and promote the Healthier Catering Commitment Award across relevant Bexley’s food businesses.
An excellent understanding of what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and why healthy diets are important.
Ability to communicate health messaging and the importance of a healthy diet to diverse audiences including residents, business owners, councillors, colleagues and other stakeholders.
Ability to plan and manage projects.
Ability to use data to measure impact and inform activity.
Knowledge of IT systems and tools including use of Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and focus on customers.
The postholder will be expected to take up appropriate training courses.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Mid March
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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