We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newcastle-Under-Lyme to assist with the appointment of a Environmental Protection Team manager, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £44.24 - £55.94 per Hour
Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental Protection Team Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the Councils Environmental Protection Team. Youll manage statutory services, ensure high-quality service delivery, and help develop strategic initiatives within the Regulatory Services Department.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Environmental Protection Team.
* Oversee statutory functions, including; statutory nuisance, investigation Pollution and air quality control, Clean Air Act and Private Water Supplies regulation, Planning and Licensing consultations, Contaminated land and related duties.
* Drive performance and continuous improvement in service delivery.
* Represent the Council in meetings, legal proceedings, and stakeholder engagements.
* Manage budgets, staffing, reporting, and compliance processes.
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health or related subject.
* Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) membership or EHRB registration.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience Required:
* Extensive experience in managing Environmental Protection or similar regulatory services.
* Demonstrated leadership in performance management and service improvement.
* Strong partnership, stakeholder, and team engagement experience.
* Proven track record in developing and delivering environmental strategies.
Essential Criteria:
* Ability to work out of hours and participate in an emergency standby service when required.
* Willingness to travel and work flexibly across council locations.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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