Environmental Health Officer (Commercial Protection) - WMF1879e

Job reference REQ00000017914 Date posted 11/02/2025 Application closing date 10/03/2025 Location Various Locations Salary £41,511 to £42,708 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank Job description Salary: £41,511 to £42,708 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Kendal, Penrith, or Barrow (including working from home and agile working) Contract: 2 x permanent positions Westmorland and Furness Council is a new unitary authority that covers one of the most beautiful regions in the UK and includes the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. At the Council, we recognise that employees are at the heart of delivering our services to our communities and are committed to empowering colleagues to be innovative and engaged so that Westmorland and Furness continues to be a great place to live, work, and thrive. About this opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as an Environmental Health Officer within our Public Protection Service, focusing on Food Safety, Health and Safety, and Licensing. In this role, you will help us to keep our communities safe through undertaking a wide range of regulatory activities including health protection, infection control, health and safety at work, food safety and integrity, and port health. You’ll be joining a dedicated and experienced team where you will be managing your own caseload of primarily Food Safety and Health and Safety work including proactive and reactive inspections, complaint investigations, and service requests. Being an Environmental Health Officer at Westmorland and Furness Council is both varied and challenging; no two days are the same. Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently. You will be joining a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, with a strong focus on wellbeing and work/life balance, and there is plenty of opportunity for progression and professional development. Who we are looking for… We are looking for qualified Environmental Health Practitioners who hold a diploma, BSc, or MSc in Environmental Health and are EHRB registered or equivalent. Candidates must also demonstrate current competence as outlined in the Food Law Code of Practice. In addition, candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to negotiate and influence effectively at all levels. The role also requires the ability to work independently while maintaining a customer-focused approach to service delivery. Ready to join Westmorland and Furness Council and be part of our incredible team? We can’t wait to see your application! As part of this role, there is a requirement for regular travel, and so the postholder must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work/able to independently travel around the Westmorland and Furness area. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site – Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) To find out more… For further information about this role, please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or if you have any questions, please contact Emma Brass by email (Emma.Brass@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk). DBS – This role requires a basic DBS check. Application and Interview information Closing date: 10th March 2025 Interviews: 20th March 2025 We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you. Safer Recruitment At Westmorland and Furness Council, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk and expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr