At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections, provide advice, and investigate complaints related to food safety.
- Company: Join Burnley's Environmental Health Team dedicated to protecting public health and supporting local businesses.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing training, and 26 days annual leave increasing to 30 after five years.
- Other info: Office facilities are located at Parker Lane in Burnley town centre.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to develop skills in a supportive local authority environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold a recognised Environmental Health qualification or equivalent relevant qualification.
The predicted salary is between 39152 - 45091 £ per year.
Join our Environmental Health Team and help protect public health while supporting local businesses to thrive. We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Health Compliance Officer with a passion for food safety to join our friendly and professional Environmental Health team. Whether you’re an experienced officer or a newly qualified professional looking to build your career, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and forward‑thinking local authority.
About the Role
As an Environmental Health Officer specialising in food safety, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding public health and maintaining confidence in local food businesses. Working across a diverse range of premises, you’ll provide practical advice, undertake inspections, investigate complaints, and apply legislation fairly and proportionately. You’ll build positive relationships with businesses, helping them understand their responsibilities and achieve high standards of compliance, while taking enforcement action where necessary to protect the public.
What We’re Looking For
- Holds a recognised Environmental Health qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
- Can interpret complex technical and legal information and communicate it clearly to a wide range of audiences
- Has the ability to make objective assessments and regulate in a proportionate way
- Has the ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting demands on your time
- Has the ability to recognise customer needs and adopt strategies to meet those needs
- Has the ability to manage self and resources to produce high quality services
This post is politically restricted under Section 3 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Why Join Us?
At Burnley, you’ll find a supportive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. We encourage innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and we’re committed to helping our employees succeed.
We Offer
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including opportunities for home working
- A welcoming and experienced team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years' service
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Family-friendly employment policies
- Office facilities based at Parker Lane in Burnley town centre
About Burnley
Located on the edge of the South Pennine Moors, Burnley combines vibrant urban communities with beautiful countryside. The borough is home to a diverse and growing business sector, providing a varied and rewarding regulatory environment for environmental health professionals.
Interested? For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification please contact Lisa Fay on 01282 477284 or email lfay@burnley.gov.uk to arrange a call.
TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line only. For further information or to apply, please visit www.burnley.gov.uk/jobs.
CLOSING DATE Sunday 5th July 2026
INTERVIEWS DATE Tuesday 21st July 2026
The Council is committed to ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment for reasons relating to all recognised protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act.
Environmental Health Compliance Officer in Burnley employer: Burnley Council
Burnley offers a welcoming team environment with a commitment to professional growth and innovation. Employees enjoy family-friendly policies and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. The borough features a diverse business sector amidst beautiful countryside, enhancing the regulatory experience for environmental health professionals.
