Role
Environmental Health Officer
Location
Hybrid, Chorley
Contract
Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Salary
45,091 - 46,142
Closing Date
19 October 2025
Chorley Council are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to join our dedicated team. As a small district team, you will have the unique opportunity to work across all key pillars of Environmental Health including but not limited to Housing Standards, Environmental Protection, Food Safety and Health and Safety.
What you'll be getting up to
* Carry out a range of programmed and reactive inspections and inventions
* Enforcement of legislation through informal, formal and enforcement actions
* Provide advice and support to businesses and the general public
* Contribute to proactive projects in support of local priorities and national incentives
* Represent the local authority in various multi-agency forums
Who we're looking for
* We are looking for a qualified Environmental Health Officer with a minimum of two years' experience in a local government regulatory role. The applicant will need to demonstrate skills, knowledge and expertise across a minimum of two key environmental health fields, preferably housing standards and environmental protection although not essential.
Other requirements
* This role requires some travel around our borough. You should have a valid driving license or the equivalent mobility.
* Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council).
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Hybrid/agile working from day one
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Volunteering days
* Free parking
* Car Allowance
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.
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