6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary: • The Environmental Protection Team Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and management of the Environmental Protection Team, ensuring statutory environmental health functions are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies, and service standards. • The role involves overseeing functions such as pollution control, statutory nuisance investigation, air quality management, contaminated land, private water supplies, and acting as consultee to licensing and planning departments. • The postholder will foster a high-performing, customer-focused culture, managing resources efficiently and contributing to corporate priorities and transformational change. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage and develop the Environmental Protection Team to deliver statutory environmental health services in line with legal and regulatory requirements. • Ensure compliance with policies including the Clean Air Act, Private Water Supplies regulations, and local authority air quality duties. • Lead performance management, staff development, and promote a positive, people-centred culture within the team. • Prepare and manage budgets, business plans, and monitor expenditure using appropriate financial controls. • Represent the service at internal and external meetings, including Council Committees and partnership working groups. • Provide expert evidence and reports for courts, tribunals, and public inquiries, acting as an expert witness. • Undertake inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions related to environmental health matters. • Oversee income generation and capital expenditure associated with the service. • Approve applications for covert surveillance operations and issue cautions in accordance with legislation. • Participate in emergency standby duties and contribute to the Council’s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal, technical, and policy developments affecting service delivery. • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion principles across all service areas. • Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and risk management policies. Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience in managing a multi-disciplinary environmental protection or regulatory team. • Strong leadership and people management skills, including performance appraisal, motivation, and staff development. • Sound knowledge of environmental legislation, pollution control, air quality management, and statutory nuisance enforcement. • Experience in budget management, business planning, and financial controls. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations to a range of audiences including courts and public meetings. • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies to achieve service objectives. • Competent in managing risk, compliance, and audit processes. • Ability to work flexibly, including out of hours and emergency response when required. • Commitment to continuous professional development and promoting equality of opportunity. Additional Information:
• The role can be undertaken part-time or full-time (18.5 to 37 hours per week) with hybrid working—2 days remote and 3 days based at Castle House, Newcastle. • Professional qualification as a Chartered Environmental Health Officer (EHRB registered) with membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
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