Food Safety Officer


Company:	Boston Borough Council
Salary:	£33,738 to £38,140 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Boston, PE21 8QR
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Passionate about food safety but unable to commit to a full-time role? We have just the job for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and fully qualified Food Safety Officer to join our team in a part-time capacity (26 hours, working pattern to be discussed).

The role

Your role will include:

Food hygiene inspections and other official controls

Food hygiene and food premises complaint investigations

Food law enforcement

Sampling

Infectious disease investigation

Port Health Authority duties (ship sanitation inspections)

Quayside inspections of Boston’s fishing fleet

Official shellfish controls

About us

Boston is a diverse Borough, known for its inland port, bustling market, centuries-old fishing industry and colourful May Fair. Boston Borough Council covers an area of 364.9 square kilometres (140.9 square miles).

There is a wide range of food businesses across the town and outlying villages.

You will be working in the Environmental Health team as part of the wider Regulatory Directorate.

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council together form the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, the largest council partnership in the country.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual with a commitment to deliver top quality regulatory services.

As a Food Safety Officer, you will:

Have achieved the baseline qualification (Higher Certificate in Food Control) or equivalent.

Have experience of carrying out official food safety controls in a local authority environment.

Manage a varied workload.

Have the knowledge and skills to take enforcement action where appropriate.

Work as part of a wider team who are committed to providing excellent services for our residents.

Hold a full UK driving licence.

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to effectively deliver this role, then we would love to hear from you!

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Ann Alexander (Food Team Leader) on 01205 314253 or email ann.alexander@boston.gov.uk.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life

Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme*

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy*

Car mileage reimbursement*

Excellent career progression and training opportunities

Long Service Recognition*

Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*

*Certain restrictions may apply

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

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