Environmental Health Manager
VANRATH is excited to support the role of an Environmental Health Manager for a well-established client within the local authority. This is initially a 6-month assignment, with scope for extension for the right candidate!
Responsibilities
1. Ensure the economic, efficient, and effective operational management of the Client's Environmental Health department to meet customer needs and implement Client policies.
2. Contribute to the development of the Environmental Health departmental strategy and be responsible for its communication both internally and externally.
3. Manage the performance of staff by setting objectives to achieve necessary results and support the continuous improvement of the service.
4. Develop policies and procedures that work towards securing the strategic objectives of the Client and the Environmental Health Departmental Business Plan in light of changing legislation, case law, and best practice.
5. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and, when necessary, instigate legal proceedings, oversee the preparation of documentary supporting evidence, and attend court proceedings.
6. Research and prepare reports, recommendations, and consultation responses on service-related issues, including legal and complex technical matters for the Head of Service and Management Team, and partake in external committees and working groups as directed.
7. Allocate and coordinate staff resources across several office locations in terms of workloads and priorities to meet statutory performance targets and agreed service levels.
Ideal Candidate
1. Have a minimum of a degree in Environmental Health.
2. Hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
3. AND
4. Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 3 years' experience:
5. In a local government Environmental Health role.
6. In applying knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health related legislation to determine compliance.
7. In successfully enforcing and remedying breaches.
8. In forming effective and professional relationships with stakeholders, including business owners, statutory agencies, and members of the public.
1. A working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
2. Hold a full & current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Remuneration
Circa £53,630 plus pension, holiday pay, and discount benefits.
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock.
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