Senior Environmental Health Officer in Lancaster, Lancashire

Energy Jobline CVL; Lancaster; 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

Senior Environmental Health Officer in Morecambe, salary £45,091 - £49,282 per annum plus benefits, 37 hours per week, permanent.

Join a team dedicated to protecting public health and improving environmental standards across the district. You will lead complex environmental health matters, provide expert guidance, and shape healthier, safer communities through strong regulatory practice and enforcement where needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Registered with CIEH EHP Registration or equivalent.
• Experience in Environmental Health or Environmental Protection.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory practices.
• Experience managing investigations and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of Environmental Protection services.
• Investigate nuisance, pollution incidents and public health concerns.
• Manage complex casework and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Deliver air quality monitoring and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and provide professional advice.
• Undertake enforcement actions including evidence gathering and legal proceedings.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Environmental Health

Regulatory knowledge

Investigation experience

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Senior Environmental Health Officer

Morecambe

Salary: £45,091 - £49,282 per annum + benefits
37 Hours Per Week
Permanent Position

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Are you an experienced Environmental Health professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer to play a key role in protecting public health, improving environmental standards, and supporting the delivery of high-quality environmental protection services across the district.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role where you'll lead on complex environmental health matters, provide expert guidance, and help shape healthier, safer communities.

Key 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 .
• Undertake enforcement action where necessary, including evidence gathering and legal proceedings.
• Support, mentor, and develop colleagues within the team.

About You

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Registered either with the 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.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Our Benefits

• 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

If you're passionate about protecting the environment, improving public health, and making a positive impact within local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £45,091 - £49,282
Location: Morecambe
Hours: 37 per week

Join us and help create a cleaner, healthier and safer future for our communities