Food Safety Team Leader

Southwark, United Kingdom Posted on 03/08/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description 2-3 months contract with a local authority

Summary:

• The Food Safety Team Leader is responsible for the operational leadership and management of the Food Safety Team, ensuring the effective delivery of all statutory food law enforcement functions and regulatory services.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team, including Principal Enforcement Officers, Enforcement Officers, Assistant Enforcement Officers, and support staff.
• Provide professional supervision, guidance, coaching, and support to team members.
• Allocate workloads and monitor service delivery to ensure statutory obligations and performance targets are achieved.
• Conduct staff performance management, appraisals, objective setting, and development reviews.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and high professional standards.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required:

• Extensive and current experience regulating food safety within a local authority environment.
• Significant experience undertaking food hygiene and food standards inspections and enforcement activities.
• Experience managing complex food safety investigations and enforcement cases.
• Experience leading, supervising, or managing regulatory services staff.

Essential Qualifications Required:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline.
• Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Certificate or equivalent qualification required to practice as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or equivalent professional body.
• Qualification meeting the Food Law Code of Practice competency requirements.

Additional information to note:

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• DBS required.
• 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom
• We work on bi weekly payment schedule.
• The role closes on 5th August 2026.