Director of Public Protection & Regulatory (Remote)

Panoramic Associates Limted; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a strategic leader focusing on Environmental Health, Licensing, and Trading Standards. This 6-month contract involves offering £600 per day and requires attendance in the office 2-3 days a week. Candidates must possess senior management experience within a Local Authority setting and possess strong leadership capabilities. The role emphasizes stakeholder management and regulatory compliance, with a goal to enhance service quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience within a Local Authority regulatory/public protection environment.
• Expertise in Environmental Health, Licensing, and/or Trading Standards.
• Strong leadership and people‑management capability within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent understanding of statutory duties, regulatory frameworks, and enforcement practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Environmental Health, Licensing, and Trading Standards services.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory responsibilities are met to a high standard.
• Lead, support, and develop service managers and teams.
• Advise senior leadership and stakeholders on regulatory matters.
• Drive service improvements and modernisation initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resources, and service planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a strategic leader focusing on Environmental Health, Licensing, and Trading Standards. This 6-month contract involves offering £600 per day and requires attendance in the office 2-3 days a week. Candidates must possess senior management experience within a Local Authority setting and possess strong leadership capabilities. The role emphasizes stakeholder management and regulatory compliance, with a goal to enhance service quality and efficiency.