Environmental Health Team Leader – Safety Team
North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive. We’re looking for a team leader in our Environmental Health Safety Team to make a powerful contribution to both residents and businesses across the district.
About the role
You will be responsible for leading the operational delivery of a range of key frontline services including food hygiene, workplace health and safety, and port health whilst effectively supervising five Environmental Health Officers / Food Safety Officers. We can offer you the opportunity to lead the safety aspects of the world-renowned Download music festival and deliver port health services at East Midlands airport, the UK’s largest pure cargo airport.
Our ideal candidate
You will be able to manage multiple workstreams and meet agreed outcomes whilst ensuring that the customer is at the heart of everything you do. As well as having a well-developed knowledge of environmental health issues, thinking on your feet and problem-solving across a range of disciplines will be second nature to you.
Key Information
1. Successful applicant must undertake a standard DBS for an airside pass.
2. 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £42,708 - £46,731 (including market supplement enhancement).
3. Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working.
4. 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years.
5. Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution.
6. Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental, and optical expenses.
7. Continued training and development opportunities.
Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Andy Cooper (Environmental Health Team Manager) at andy.cooper@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454610, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.
You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers.
Applications must be made using the online application process.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025
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