Public Protection Officer (Food Hygiene And Health And Safety)

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: NJC Grade H1 SCP27-30 £39,481 - £42,123 per annum

Closing Date: 24^th September 2026

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal.  Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team – recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

Blackpool is one of the UK's top seaside resorts, famous for the Blackpool Tower, rollercoasters, seafront and family entertainment. 

Blackpool is well into a period of transformation. The Council is continuing to work hard to create a better, more attractive place to live, work and visit. We will benefit from improvements to transport links, new 4 and 5 star hotels, and new places to eat, drink and be entertained. 

We are looking to add a Food and Health & Safety Enforcement Officer, supporting the team, contributing to environmental health priorities across the Town. The successful applicant should embed the visions and values of the Council into their work, and endeavor to make a real difference to residents and visitors.

We seek an officer that is qualified and experienced in food safety and health & safety, to join the team with enthusiasm and motivation. They will have the opportunity to continue with their professional development whilst contributing to the food inspection programme and health and safety initiatives. Duties will include high food hygiene and food standards inspections, investigation of complaints, outbreaks and infectious disease, sampling, and taking enforcement action where necessary. They will be a team player and have a proactive approach to their work. They will have the ability to use the full remit of legislation in a fair and balanced way.

With a wide range of food businesses within the Town, this is the perfect career opportunity for the candidate.

The suitable candidate should have obtained a Degree in Environmental Health, or a Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspections, have the relevant qualifications and competencies, and experience of enforcement 

You will need a full UK driving license and access to a car while at work.

For an informal discussion please call Lindsay Milner on 01253 478321

to view the Job Description.

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The successful applicant will be required to work outside of a 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday work pattern and will receive an additional payment on top of the quoted salary as a result.