Senior Environmental Health Lead — Protect Public Health

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Lifestyle savings discounts

Health Care Cash Plan

Volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer in Morecambe to lead environmental protection services, investigate complaints, and guide teams in complex cases.

You will provide expert regulatory advice, prepare technical reports for stakeholders and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, while mentoring colleagues and developing improvements to public health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Registered with CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner Registration Scheme or via EHRB or other relevant professional body.
• Significant experience working within Environmental Health or Environmental Protection.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory practices.
• Experience managing complex investigations and enforcement cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of Environmental Protection services.
• Investigate statutory nuisance complaints, environmental pollution incidents, and public health concerns.
• Manage complex casework and ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation.
• Deliver air quality monitoring and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and provide professional advice to stakeholders, businesses, and residents.
• Undertake enforcement action where necessary, including evidence gathering and legal proceedings.
• Support, mentor, and develop colleagues within the team.

Skills

Environmental Health experience

Regulatory knowledge

Enforcement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Team mentoring

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer in Morecambe to lead environmental protection services, investigate complaints, and guide teams in complex cases.

You will provide expert regulatory advice, prepare technical reports for stakeholders and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, while mentoring colleagues and developing improvements to public health outcomes.