Environmental Protection Team Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Protection Team Manager to join a forward-thinking Regulatory Services team in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This position offers the chance to lead a highly skilled team delivering a wide range of statutory environmental functions, including air quality, pollution control, statutory nuisance, and contaminated land.
As Environmental Protection Team Manager, you will play a central role in driving service performance, managing operational delivery, and developing your team. You will lead on policy implementation, represent the service at senior level, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Environmental Health Officer looking to take the next step in a managerial career within a progressive local authority environment.
The main duties of the Environmental Protection Team Manager are:
·Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Protection Team.
·Oversee a wide range of statutory functions including pollution control, private water supplies, and air quality.
·Act as a consultee for Licensing and Planning, providing expert environmental advice.
·Support service planning, budget management, and staff development.
·Represent the service at committees, public enquiries, and external meetings.
The Environmental Protection Team Manager will have key experience in:
·EHRB registration and qualification as an Environmental Health Officer.
·Strong understanding of local authority statutory environmental functions.
·Experience managing or supervising technical teams.
·Excellent communication and leadership skills.
·Flexibility to work out-of-hours and participate in emergency standby.
For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email
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FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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