Environmental Health Senior Officer (Food and Health & Safety)

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Rochdale is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to join their supportive team. This role involves working with diverse businesses to provide clear advice on food safety and health regulations. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong regulatory background and excellent customer service skills. This is a permanent full-time position, although part-time applications will be considered, offering a generous benefits package to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Confidential well-being services

Discounted fitness membership

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Ability to undertake enforcement action when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear advice to businesses on health & safety legislation.
• Manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
• Contribute to proactive initiatives within the community.

Skills

Experience in regulatory environment

Strong understanding of food safety legislation

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to manage workload effectively

Education

Relevant qualifications in Environmental Health

Job description

Job Overview

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer, or suitably qualified professional, with experience of working in a regulatory environment and a strong understanding of food safety and health & safety legislation.

You will join a busy, supportive team where delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a flexible approach are essential.

You will use your professional judgement to provide clear advice, undertake enforcement action where necessary, and contribute to a range of proactive initiatives.

The role involves working with a diverse range of businesses across the Borough, so the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload effectively is vital.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a permanent role within a positive team, delivering core Environmental Health functions.

Location

You will be based in our purpose‑built, award‑winning offices in Rochdale town centre, recently transformed through a multi‑million‑pound regeneration programme.

Benefits

As an employee of the Council, you will have access to a range of benefits, including a generous annual leave package to support a healthy work‑life balance, confidential well‑being services, and discounted Your Trust Fitness Membership with access to gyms, pools, fitness classes, and more.

This is a full‑time permanent position; however, applications from candidates seeking part‑time hours will also be considered.

If this opportunity sounds right for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Contact

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jackie Hall, Environmental Health Specialist Lead (Food, Health & Safety) on 01706 924141 or [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 15 February 2026.

Shortlisting will take place by 18 February and interviews will be held between Monday 23 February and Wednesday 25 February 2026.

Application Instructions

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.