Environment Health Manager (RP0139)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead the environmental health team. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience and a passion for enhancing community services. This role offers a starting salary of £55,051 pa with opportunities for progression, hybrid working arrangements, and a focus on compliance with environmental regulations. Interested candidates can reach out for an informal conversation with the Assistant Director Public Realm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in service delivery and management.
• Track record of managing complex cases.
• Passion for improving community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management to the environmental health team.
• Deliver and improve services in line with the Council Plan.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and best practices.
• Develop commercial aptitude within the team.

Skills

Service delivery and management

Leadership

Critical thinking

Community service improvement

UK driving licence

Job description

Position Overview

Environmental Health Manager (RP0139). Starting salary £55,051 pa with progression to £58,445 pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service. 37 hours per week (hybrid working).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective operational and tactical management to the environmental health team for functions as required by the Regulatory Services Manager.
• Deliver and continuously improve services and collaborate with colleagues, members and partners to support the implementation of objectives in the Council Plan.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the environmental health field and in associated legislation and make the necessary proposals to ensure continuing compliance with statute and best practice, whilst meeting member and public aspirations.
• Ensure that all service objectives, targets and service levels are understood, monitored and performed by all members of the team.
• Develop a commercial aptitude within the team, where possible generating income for service delivery.
• Assist in the management of the Environmental Health service and in the formulation of policy and the development of service initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Enthusiastic and capable professional with proven experience in service delivery and management.
• Track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements.
• Leadership, critical thinking and a passion for improving services for the community.
• UK driving licence and access to a car; role is politically restricted.

About Welwyn Hatfield Council

Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high-quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and effective way. We strive to create vibrant and happy workplaces where our people feel safe, content and valued.

Contact

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker, Assistant Director Public Realm, at [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is 11 January 2026. Remote assessment to be held on 19 January 2026. Face to face interview to be held on 22 January 2026.