Salary: £42,839 to £44,075 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington location varies with post appointed to
Contract: Permanent
The advertised salary includes a supplement ( JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
About us:
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let’s shape a community that’s as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape.
Be part of the transformation.
About this opportunity:
Environmental Health is part of the Public Health Customer and Communities Directorate and have officers based in Carlisle and Workington and are looking to recruit Environmental Health Officers for our food and environmental protection teams.
Cumberland Environmental Health ensures that peoples living and working environments are
safe, healthy, hygienic and that consumers are protected. The service provides a wide range of
regulatory activities including air quality, animal licensing, environmental protection and nuisance control, health and safety, food safety, infectious disease control, private sector housing, private water sampling, port health and public health licensing.
The service focuses on prevention, consultation, investigation, education and where required
enforcement.
Purpose of the role:
- To provide statutory & technical environmental health advice in food safety, health and safety, and infectious disease control, environmental protection, statutory nuisance and animal welfare licensing.
- To inspect local businesses, investigate complaints to ensure compliance with environmental health legislation.
- Where appropriate to provide legal advice and investigate criminal offences and noncompliance with a view to reporting for formal action.
Who we’re looking for:
The suitable candidates for these roles will need an environmental health qualification and be registered, and for food safety must meet competency requirements along with inspection and investigation experience. Post graduate qualifications, and experience of enforcement, outbreak and complex investigations is an advantage.
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
The candidate must also have a driving licence and transport, a good understanding of working with external partners and experience of being part of multi-disciplinary team.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Andrew Smith and Sian Tranter – Environmental Health Managers.
[email protected] – Food & Public Protection
[email protected] – Environmental Protection
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 7th of April 2026
- Interview date: week of 20th of April 2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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