Food Officer - Preston, United Kingdom - Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council

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Preston, United Kingdom

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Salary £32,020-£36,298 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Food Team, Trading Standards Service, Preston |

Food Officer - Holding the statutory qualification

Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England and is a delightful mix of bustling towns and cities with a rich history of industry and creativity, sitting alongside peaceful, picturesque countryside and magnificent coastlines.

Lancashire is a great place to live and work. We are a family friendly employer with a variety of flexible working arrangements available.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a qualified Food Standards professional to join the Food Team within the Trading Standards Service.

The Food Team provide business support and education on relevant legislation, undertake food premises inspections and sampling activity, resolve complaints, and conduct criminal investigations into the more serious food-related matters and instigate appropriate enforcement action.

You must also have a working knowledge and experience of food standards legislation and enforcement, the statutory Food Law Code of Practice (England) and the Food Law Practice Guidance (England).

You may be required to work outside core hours when necessary, which can include some weekend working, and may on occasion be required to work across the Service.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

For a confidential and informal discussion please contact Gary Singleton, Principal Officer (Food Safety) on or

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use.

However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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