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Job Title: Public Protection Officer (Food & Health & Safety)
Location: Romford
Pay Rate: 54.14 per hour
Contract Length: Until further notice
We are seeking a Public Protection Officer to join the Food, Health & Safety team at a London borough council. This is a key regulatory role focusing on delivering the food hygiene and standards inspection programme, supporting health & safety enforcement, and investigating infectious diseases and accidents. The successful candidate will play a critical role in keeping residents safe and businesses compliant.
Key Responsibilities:
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Carry out food hygiene and standards inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.
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Investigate complaints and incidents related to food, health & safety, and infectious disease control.
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Provide regulatory comments on licensing, planning applications, and event consultations.
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Respond to service requests and undertake enforcement action, including serving notices and preparing prosecution files.
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Attend court and hearings to give evidence where required.
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Work outside normal hours occasionally to conduct monitoring visits.
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Maintain accurate case records and support multi-disciplinary enforcement activity.
Essential Criteria:
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Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification relevant to environmental health or regulatory enforcement.
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Competent under the Food Law Code of Practice to carry out high-risk food hygiene inspections.
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Experience with the Health & Safety at Work Act and related enforcement responsibilities.
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Able to provide up-to-date CPD and a completed competency framework upon request.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
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Proficient IT skills including MS Office and case management systems.
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A current driving licence and the ability to travel for site visits.
Desirable:
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Membership of a relevant professional organisation (e.g., CIEH).
Work Style:
Full-time, 36 hours per week. Some work outside of business hours may be required based on service demands.
