Director of Environment and Regulatory Services

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cefn Hengoed is seeking a Director of Environment & Regulatory Services. The successful candidate will lead strategy and management for Environmental Health, Licensing, and other community services. This role demands strong leadership and strategic planning skills, along with the ability to build relationships and ensure high-quality, customer-focused services. Competitive salary and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary £101,443 - £112,480

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant professional degree qualification is required.
• A postgraduate management qualification is necessary or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in Senior Management and Leadership is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Council's Environment & Regulatory Service.
• Develop a culture reflecting the organisation’s values and behaviours.
• Support staff to deliver impactful services to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Customer service focus

Education

Professional degree qualification in relevant discipline

Postgraduate management qualification

Chartered Membership of relevant professional institution

Job description

Role Overview

You are a Director of Environment & Regulatory Services at Caerphilly County Borough Council. You will lead the delivery of the Council's Environment & Regulatory Service in terms of both strategy and management responsibility, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services and supporting the Council’s strategic direction and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic lead for Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Licensing, Registrars, Sport & Leisure, Community Centres, Green Spaces & Cemeteries, Emergency Planning, Community Safety.
• Set, model, and embed a culture that reflects the organisation’s values and behaviours, developing strong working relationships to overcome obstacles.
• Support staff to deliver services that make a tangible difference to our customers.

Qualifications

• A professional degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A postgraduate management qualification, or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
• Chartered Membership of a recognised relevant professional institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of the range of policy and operational issues confronting Environment and Regulatory services, and local government generally.
• Experience of Senior Management and Leadership.
• Disability Confident.

Benefits

• Salary £101,443 - £112,480.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Agile working patterns.
• Staff discount schemes.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer. We will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.