Environmental Health Manager (Food Safety / Health & Safety)

Rossendale Borough Council; Bacup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bacup is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead their Environmental Health team. Responsibilities include managing inspections of food premises and overseeing investigations into health and safety issues. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Health and significant experience at a lead officer level. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in public safety across the borough.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health with EHRB/CIEH registration.
• Proven competence in food safety and health & safety (Lead Officer level).
• Experience inspecting high-risk and approved food premises.
• Excellent leadership, communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Environmental Health team, including Senior Officers and apprentices.
• Inspect high-risk and approved food premises.
• Oversee investigations into food safety, infectious diseases, accidents and complaints.
• Represent the Council in enforcement action and prosecutions.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety expertise

Health & safety enforcement

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

Were looking for an experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead our Environmental Health team and act as Lead Officer for food law and workplace health & safety enforcement.

In This Senior Role, Youll Manage the Environmental Health team, including Senior Officers and apprentices. Lead on food law and workplace health & safety interventions. Inspect high-risk and approved food premises. Oversee investigations into food safety, infectious diseases, accidents and complaints. Represent the Council in enforcement action, prosecutions and at committee/court when required.

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Environmental Health with EHRB/CIEH registration
• Proven competence in food safety and health & safety (Lead Officer level)
• Experience inspecting high-risk and approved food premises
• Strong enforcement and investigation experience
• Excellent leadership, communication and report-writing skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with real influence, ensuring food safety, workplace health and public health standards are met across the Borough.

Apply now to lead our Environmental Health team and make a real difference to public safety.

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Closing Date - Monday 20th October 2025 at 10am

Interview Date - to be confirmed

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