Job descriptionRole: Technical Officer – Food and Safety Team – 2 Posts
Salary: Grade G £33,143 – £36,363 a year (pending pay award)
Location: Council House
Hours: 37 hours a week
Closing Date: 9 March 2026
Contract Type: PermanentBuild a career that protects people, supports businesses, and makes Derby safer every day.
This is more than a job — it’s the start of a profession.
At Derby City Council, we’re investing in the next generation of Environmental Health professionals. If you work in the food, enjoy problem-solving, and want a role where your work genuinely improves lives, this is a rare opportunity to join us with full training, qualifications, and a long-term career progression.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced Food and Safety Team that believes in learning, support and development. We’ll give you the skills, confidence and qualifications you need to grow — while you carry out work that protects public health across the city. You don’t need to already be an inspector — we’ll help you become one.
What you’ll experience
From day one, you’ll be involved in:
• Supporting food hygiene inspections and investigations.
• Helping businesses understand and meet their legal requirements.
• Assisting with complaints, sampling and compliance monitoring.
• Learning directly from qualified Environmental Health Officer’s.
Every day will be varied; it will be real work that makes a difference.
What we’ll invest in you
• A nationally recognised food safety qualification (fully funded).
• Structured training and one-to-one mentoring.
• Hands-on experience in regulation, enforcement and public protection.
• Flexible working and a supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Clear progression routes within Environmental Health
Who this Role is perfect for
This role is ideal if you:
• Work (or have worked) in the food sector at a supervisory level and want to progress.
• Enjoy dealing with people and solving practical problems.
• Want a secure, respected career with purpose.
• Are motivated to learn and develop professionally.
What You’ll Need
• GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grades 9–4 / A**–C in English, Maths and a Science.
• Willingness and ability to complete at least a Level 4 qualification.
• Experience dealing with the public and/or businesses, including complaints.
• An understanding of regulatory or enforcement processes.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.
• The physical capability to carry out inspections (a genuine occupational requirement).
Most importantly, you should bring enthusiasm, approachability, strong communication skills and a desire to make a difference.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
Want to Know More?
For an informal chat about the role, contact:
Elizabeth Osterholm, Team Leader
01332 641966
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