Senior Food Safety Officer

Job Details

We have an excellent opportunity for qualified Food and Safety Officers to join our busy professional and friendly Food and Safety Team.

As a Food and Safety Officer, we are offering a unique opportunity to work across our socially and economically diverse Borough, delivering the full range of regulatory duties through a wide range of food and health and safety issues: from food hygiene and standards interventions, infectious disease and accident investigations to skin piercing registrations and imported food inspection at Birmingham Airport.

To be successful in this demanding but satisfying role, you will have

• A relevant Environmental Health qualification.
• Experience of providing advice and guidance on regulatory and enforcement issues
• Proven knowledge of legal processes and effective evidence gathering.
• Experienced in carrying out food hygiene inspections and investigations including the preparation of reports for formal action and the service of statutory notices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with a range of stakeholders and deal effectively with situations involving conflict.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, to enable you to attend meetings and move around sites in the Borough where much of the team’s work is delivered.

In return, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and experience within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will be working alongside a great team of experienced professionals, contributing to the continuous improvement of services for the residents of Solihull. As an employee of Solihull Council, you’ll also benefit from:

• A competitive salary.
• A range of flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days Attractive staff benefits.
• A Flexitime scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer-friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Exclusive employee benefits: staff discounts, subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

We are a small but well-established team who work well together. If you are driven and enjoy a varied and challenging workload, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Richard Staveley, Team Manager- Regulatory Services at [contact hidden]

Closing date: 4th May 2026

Interviews will take place 15th May 2026

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.