Head of environment

Salary: £104,000 - 130,000 per year Requirements: We require a management qualification or extensive senior experience. We require strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. We require the ability to interpret complex legislation, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage diverse teams. We require substantial experience in a management or team leader role within a public sector or similar environment, with a proven track record of managing budgets. We require experience of managing services in a complex and multidisciplinary organisation. We require demonstrable experience in change management and adapting services to partnership delivery models. We require a successful track record in policy development that delivers corporate and practical results. Responsibilities: We provide strategic direction, leadership, and operational delivery across a diverse range of public protection and community services. We drive service improvements, performance, and strategic outcomes while maintaining financial sustainability. We lead the ambition, innovation, and efficiency of the service. We provide strategic and operational leadership for Environmental Health, Private Sector Housing, Parking Enforcement, and Community Protection and Community Safety Services. We work closely with the wider Neighbourhoods service leaders to deliver outcomes through strong team and partnership working. We inspire staff and others to achieve through strong and effective leadership. Technologies: More: We are recruiting for a Head of Environment & Neighbourhood Quality based in the Portsmouth/Havant area, with 2-3 days a week in the office. This is offered as either a 6-month fixed-term role or a 6-month temporary assignment, with a salary of £82,680. The role is central to delivering our corporate strategy and delivery plan, and sits within a context of service improvement, innovation, partnership working, and financial sustainability. last updated 25 week of 2026