Operations Manager (Food)

ABC Food Law Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Birmingham seeks an Operations Manager for its Environmental Health team. The successful candidate will lead a team dedicated to Food Safety, conduct inspections, enforce legislation, and develop staff. Required qualifications include a degree in Environmental Health and EHORB registration. The role involves significant responsibility and offers opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be EHORB registered or a CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Experience with Environmental Health software.
• Ability to work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Environmental Health Officers and Food Safety Officers.
• Conduct inspections and enforce food legislation.
• Motivate and develop the team to deliver objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation

Management and motivation skills

Effective communication skills

Strong IT skills

Performance monitoring

Education

Degree/diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Are you an experienced and passionate Environmental Health Practitioner? Are you looking for your next challenge managing a Food Safety team? Would you like to work in a large diverse city? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, we have got just the role for you!

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council's Environmental Health team as Operations Manager (Food).

As the largest local authority in the UK, Birmingham is an interesting and unique place to work with excellent opportunities for professional development created by the challenging and varied workload. This includes over 11,000 food premises and 150 food manufacturers of which nearly 100 require approval.You will be joining a supportive, friendly, and professional team.

The successful candidate will be the Lead Food Officer as well as be responsible for a team of Environmental Health Officers and Food Safety Officers undertaking investigations, conducting inspections, and enforcing food legislation.

As Operations Manager (Food), you will have a degree/diploma in Environmental Health and be EHORB registered or a CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner. You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge and practical experience in enforcement across the breadth of Environmental Health legislation including of approved premises and manufacturers.
• A skilled manager able to motivate and develop your team to deliver their objectives.
• An ability to prioritise and manage your own workload to meet deadlines in a busy environment with competing demands.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including experience of writing and presenting reports to Council committees.
• Strong IT skills including experience of Environmental Health software for reporting.
• Experience of performance monitoring to help ensure teams are operating efficiently to maximise outcomes.
• Ability to work flexibly including some work outside normal officer hours.

The requirement to drive is essential. You will be expected to travel within Birmingham for which you will be remunerated for the use of your car.

We are keen to hear from candidates who share our enthusiasm and commitment to deliver an excellent Environmental Health Service for Birmingham’s citizens, businesses, and visitors.