Job Advert – Team Leader (Food & Health & Safety) (Council Client – Kent) Client: Local Authority in Kent Job Title: Team Leader (Food & Health & Safety) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary Contract - 3 months Pay Rate: £28 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader (Food & Health & Safety) to join a Council Client in Central London. This is a senior-level role responsible for managing a team covering food safety, health & safety, public health licensing, infectious disease control, and health promotion initiatives. The successful candidate will lead operational delivery, policy development, and enforcement to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of officers delivering food safety, health & safety, and public health enforcement. Provide specialist guidance on food safety and health regulations to internal teams and external stakeholders. Oversee inspection programmes, enforcement actions, and compliance monitoring. Develop and implement policies and procedures for food safety, public health licensing, and smoke-free regulations. Represent the council at Cabinet meetings, Scrutiny Committees, and working groups. Investigate complex cases, including food safety breaches, infectious diseases, and accident notifications. Ensure the council meets statutory obligations and performance targets. Prepare reports, respond to government consultations, and lead on strategic improvements. Handle complaints, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and legal proceedings related to enforcement actions. Essential Skills & Experience: Degree in Environmental Health or a related field. Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent. Extensive experience in food safety and health & safety enforcement. Experience in managing teams and supervising enforcement officers. Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks, including food safety, health & safety, and public health licensing. Proven experience in handling prosecutions, legal cases, and presenting evidence in court. Strong report writing, policy development, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in IT systems and environmental health databases. Full UK driving licence required. Desirable Qualifications & Experience: Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). Management qualification or experience leading multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in health and wellbeing projects related to environmental health. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role or have any queries, please get in touch on or via email at .uk .