Job Description
Head of Environmental Health - Commercial (Public Sector)
VANRATH are excited to be working closely to support with the role of a Head of Environmental Health - Commercial for a well established client within the local authority. This is initially a 6 month assignment, which has scope for a permanent position for the right candidate!
Responsibilities
The Head of Environmental Health - Commercial will be responsible for the assisting the Assistant Director of Health and Well Being in developing and implementing the relevant strategies, within their areas of responsibility. In this capacity, the post-holder will provide clear direction and support to their section(s).
They will be responsible for the effective management of services that come under their control in the pursuit of service excellence and value for money. The postholder will support transformational change within the Directorate / Section ensuring and implementing integration of new and current functions and responsibilities.
Ideal Candidate
1. Have a minimum of a degree in Environmental Health
2. Hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
AND
3. Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 3 years' experience:
4. in a local government Environmental Health role,
5. in applying knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health related legislation to determine compliance,
6. in successfully enforcing and remedying breaches;
7. in forming effective and professional relationships with stakeholders including business owners, statutory agencies and members of the public.
8. A working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project.
9. Hold a full & current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Remuneration
Circa £51,802 plus pension, holiday pay and discount benefits.