Senior Food and Safety Officer West Midlands – Hybrid Working Rate: Negotiable daily rates (Inside IR35) Duration: 3-6 months initially Are you a qualified and experienced Food and Safety professional looking to make a real impact? Our client is looking for a Senior Food and Safety Officer, to play a key role in safeguarding public health, ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations, and supporting businesses across the borough. About the Role: As part of the Food and Safety Team, you will: Provide expert advice and guidance on food hygiene, food standards, and health & safety to businesses, consumers, and partner agencies Conduct inspections, interventions, and investigations to ensure legal compliance Investigate notifiable infectious diseases, food safety complaints, and workplace accidents Take enforcement action, including issuing statutory notices and preparing legal reports Work collaboratively with council teams, businesses, and external partners to ensure effective regulation Maintain specialist knowledge in environmental health, food safety, and health & safety regulations Essential Criteria: To be successful, you will need: A Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection Further specialist qualification in Food or Health & Safety (e.g. MSc in Food Safety Hygiene & Management, NEBOSH) Professional registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Experience & Knowledge: Experience providing advice on food safety and health & safety legislation Experience conducting inspections and investigations to ensure legal compliance Knowledge of legal processes, evidence gathering, and enforcement procedures Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Specialist knowledge of a relevant subject area and current industry practices If you have the above experience, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply now