Environmental Control Officer
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £40,777 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2321 |
Summary
Environmental Control Officer (EHO Pollution Control)
37 hours per week
£38,220 - £40,777
Essential Car User
Safety Critical Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Protection Team and support the Council’s commitment to ensuring a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for everyone who lives and works in our area. Our Environmental Protection Team forms part of the wider Environmental Health Service, which is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community. We are now looking for a motivated and proactive individual to help us continue this important work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the Service’s objectives by carrying out investigations and activities to achieve regulatory compliance. Your work will be varied, and may include:
• Providing informal advice to residents, businesses and stakeholders
• Conducting investigations and assessments
• Taking appropriate formal action, including enforcement and prosecution, in line with codes of practice, guidance and Council policies
The team covers a wide range of Environmental Protection functions, including:
• Statutory and noise nuisance
• Air, land and water pollution
• Private water supplies
• Air quality
• Contaminated land
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an excellent team player
• Can manage complex casework confidently
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills
• Is organised, motivated and able to work using their own initiative
If you have the right experience and feel your skills match what we’re looking for, we’d be eager to receive your application.
Closing Date: 12 noon Tuesday 27 January 2026
Vacancy ref: 2321
37 hours per week
£38,220 - £40,777
Essential Car User
Safety Critical Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Protection Team and support the Council’s commitment to ensuring a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for everyone who lives and works in our area. Our Environmental Protection Team forms part of the wider Environmental Health Service, which is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community. We are now looking for a motivated and proactive individual to help us continue this important work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the Service’s objectives by carrying out investigations and activities to achieve regulatory compliance. Your work will be varied, and may include:
• Providing informal advice to residents, businesses and stakeholders
• Conducting investigations and assessments
• Taking appropriate formal action, including enforcement and prosecution, in line with codes of practice, guidance and Council policies
The team covers a wide range of Environmental Protection functions, including:
• Statutory and noise nuisance
• Air, land and water pollution
• Private water supplies
• Air quality
• Contaminated land
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an excellent team player
• Can manage complex casework confidently
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills
• Is organised, motivated and able to work using their own initiative
If you have the right experience and feel your skills match what we’re looking for, we’d be eager to receive your application.
Closing Date: 12 noon Tuesday 27 January 2026
Vacancy ref: 2321
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