Community Protection Team Manger in Environmental Health
About the Role
We are seeking applications for a permanent Community Protection Team Manager in Environmental Health to enhance our service delivery. The role will initially be part‑time (18.5 hours) as a job share with the current Community Protection Team manager with the intention being for it to progress to a full‑time Community Protection Team Manager position in due course.
You will oversee the efficient delivery of statutory and non‑statutory services that protect and improve health for residents, businesses and partners across the Wakefield district.
As part of the management team, you will champion high standards, support a positive learning culture and ensure our work reflects the Council’s values and commitment to excellent customer care.
What will be expected of me?
1. Support a team of 15 officers (EHOs, Noise & Nuisance Officers & Support officers) with customer focused roles serving the public and businesses across our district.
2. Lead Community Protection Team, making timely operational decisions and managing risks to ensure effective service delivery.
3. Provide expert regulatory guidance, ensuring legislation is correctly applied to protect public health.
4. Represent Wakefield Council on professional groups and act as a competent person advising at both strategic and operational levels.
5. Manage and develop your team, ensuring officers maintain the legal competence, skills and confidence needed in their specialist areas.
6. Build strong working relationships with partners, influencing and supporting others to achieve compliance, service improvements and business growth.
7. Drive continuous improvement, monitor performance and contribute to modernising systems, processes and customer-focused delivery.
About You
8. BSc or MSc in Environmental Health, or an equivalent Level 6 qualification relevant to the team’s functions.
9. Membership of a relevant professional body, with evidence of continuous professional development.
10. Applied, advanced and detailed knowledge of the technical and legal aspects of the Community Protection function relevant legislation.
11. A confident and knowledgeable Environmental Health professional with the ability to interpret and apply legislation and operate with autonomy
12. Strong leadership, communication, partnership‑building and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence others and support high‑quality service delivery.
For more information about the role please contact Frances Woffenden, Community Protection Team Manager on or on MS Teams