Location
Morecambe, LA4 5AF

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary
£45,091 - £49,282 per year

About the Role
Join Lancaster City Council as a Senior Environmental Health Officer and become a lead officer within the Environmental Protection team. You will play a key role in safeguarding public health and enhancing environmental quality across the Lancaster district, which includes the historic city of Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth, and surrounding rural villages. Your expertise will ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and guidance, contributing to safer, healthier communities.

In this role, you will conduct and oversee inspections, investigations, and regulatory enforcement related to air quality, pollution control, private water supplies, and environmental enforcement. You will lead projects, manage team workloads, prepare technical reports, liaise with partners, and provide expert advice on complex cases. As a visible leader, you will support and develop the team both in person and remotely, driving continuous improvement and delivering high standards of public service.

We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements for candidates able to travel to Lancaster one or two days per week, balancing visibility and remote working to support work-life balance.

Experience
Extensive experience in local authority environmental health regulation, including managing complex casework and leading a team.

About you
Confident leader with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues both office-based and remote. Excellent communication skills and the ability to make robust, evidence-based decisions. Flexible and willing to work outside normal hours when required. Embodies the values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership.

Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Environmental Health and registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or equivalent professional body.