Environmental Health Officer

Abacus Diagnostica is now Uniogen; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a passionate Environmental Health Officer to join their Environmental Protection and Community Safety Department in Poulton-le-Fylde. The role involves managing a range of functions such as statutory nuisances, noise, and pest control, requiring excellent communication skills. Candidates with a degree in Environmental Health are preferred, and newly qualified professionals with enthusiasm are encouraged to apply. The position offers a supportive workplace with generous benefits.

Benefits

Minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Access to occupational health and development opportunities

Relocation packages available

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health is mandatory.
• Experience in Environmental Protection preferred but not necessary for motivated candidates.

Responsibilities

• Handle statutory nuisance, noise, and anti-social behaviour.
• Manage pest control and environmental permitting.
• Conduct planning and licensing consultations.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Planning and workload management

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

• Employer: Wyre Council
• Salary: £39,862 - £42,839
• Location: Civic Centre
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 21/09/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: Env/25/321027
  
  

We are looking to appoint a full time Environmental Health Officer within the Environmental Protection and Community Safety Department.

Working under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Health Officer your duties will cover the full range of functions undertaken by the Department including statutory nuisance, noise, anti-social behaviour, odour, drainage, air quality, contaminated land, private water supplies, pest control, environmental permitting, public health, planning and licensing consultations.

You will need to be highly motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to plan and manage you own workload. You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to use the full range of enforcement tools available to the Department to enable the early and effective resolution of complaints.

The successful applicant must have a degree in Environmental Health with experience in the field of Environmental Protection, however newly qualified applicants who possess a strong enthusiasm to learn and grow in the workplace are encouraged to apply.

As an employer we offer a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rota), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, excellent employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow. Relocation packages are also available.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Corinne Mason, Manager of Environmental Protection and Community Safety on 01253 887207

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