Food Safety Team Leader

Job Advert – Team Leader (Food & Health & Safety) (Council Client – Kent)
Client: Local Authority in Kent
Job Title: Team Leader (Food & Health & Safety)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary Contract - 3 months 
Pay Rate: £28 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)
About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader (Food & Health & Safety) to join a Council Client in Central London. This is a senior-level role responsible for managing a team covering food safety, health & safety, public health licensing, infectious disease control, and health promotion initiatives. The successful candidate will lead operational delivery, policy development, and enforcement to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead and manage a team of officers delivering food safety, health & safety, and public health enforcement.
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• Provide specialist guidance on food safety and health regulations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
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• Oversee inspection programmes, enforcement actions, and compliance monitoring.
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• Develop and implement policies and procedures for food safety, public health licensing, and smoke-free regulations.
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• Represent the council at Cabinet meetings, Scrutiny Committees, and working groups.
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• Investigate complex cases, including food safety breaches, infectious diseases, and accident notifications.
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• Ensure the council meets statutory obligations and performance targets.
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• Prepare reports, respond to government consultations, and lead on strategic improvements.
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• Handle complaints, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and legal proceedings related to enforcement actions.
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Essential Skills & Experience:

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• \nDegree in Environmental Health or a related field.
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• \nCertificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent.
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• Extensive experience in food safety and health & safety enforcement.
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• Experience in managing teams and supervising enforcement officers.
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• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks, including food safety, health & safety, and public health licensing.
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• Proven experience in handling prosecutions, legal cases, and presenting evidence in court.
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• Strong report writing, policy development, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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• Proficiency in IT systems and environmental health databases.
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• \nFull UK driving licence required.
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

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• Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
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• \nManagement qualification or experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
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• Experience in health and wellbeing projects related to environmental health.
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How to Apply: If you are interested in this role or have any queries, please get in touch on 01772 208967 01772 208967 or via email at #####.