Located on the Lancashire coast, with Preston, Blackpool and the Lake District nearby, the borough of Wyre includes urban areas, seaside resorts, a port, traditional market towns within an extensive rural area that includes part of the Forest of Bowland. Wyre is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is a great place to live and work. The cost of housing in the area is lower than average meaning if you move to this beautiful spot in the world the money you spend on housing will go further.

Environmental Health Officer (Commercial Safety)

Grade 8-9 £27,741 - £33,782

Wyre Council is looking for an experienced and driven Environmental Health Officer with experience in food safety enforcement. The post holder will be reporting to the Food, Health & Safety and Licensing manager.

The post holder will have excellent interpersonal skills together with sound technical knowledge of relevant legislation. The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential.

We are looking for an individual who has both the commitment and drive to fulfill this role, so if you wish to join an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that forms part of an organisation committed to making a real difference for the community that we serve, then we want to hear from you.

A food safety enforcement officer with the higher certificate in food premises inspection will also be considered for this position, however a salary bar is set at the top of grade 8 until the post holder can demonstrate competence to undertake Health and Safety inspections as well.

For an informal discussion about the post, contact Neil Greenwood, Head of Environmental Health & Community Safety, Tel: 01253 887410.