Environmental Health Manager (Commercial)

Hertsmere Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertsmere Borough Council is looking for an 'Environmental Health Manager' to lead their Commercial Environmental Health services. This permanent role involves overseeing key public health initiatives while ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services, stakeholder engagement, and strategic direction within the service group.

Benefits

27 – 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Flexi-Leave

Free gym membership

Cycle schemes

Free wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced manager with a background in Environmental Health.
• Proficiency in managing front line services.
• Ability to drive multidisciplinary teams and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Environmental Health services.
• Oversee food safety, health and safety, and public health functions.
• Responsible for budget management and strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Service Improvement

Performance Monitoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Professional qualification in Environmental Health

Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Job description

Environmental Health Manager (Commercial)

£48,713 - £55,352 (depending on experience) with performance related

progression to £60,887 Plus £1,433 car allowance.

Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic manager to lead our Commercial Environmental Health services at Hertsmere Borough Council. This senior role oversees a diverse portfolio including food safety, health and safety, public health and the Disabled Facilities Grants service. You will be a professionally qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with full corporate membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and experience in managing front line services.

You will drive service improvement, lead multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in shaping policy, performance, and strategic direction within the Environmental Health, Licensing & Resilience Service Group.

As a key member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective services in line with corporate and legal objectives. This includes budget management, performance monitoring, staff development, and stakeholder engagement. The role also involves representing the council at regional forums, managing emergency planning responsibilities, and deputising for the Head of Service when required.

The post is offered on a permanent, full time basis (36 hours per week).

If you would like to have an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Paul Sawyer, Head of Environmental Health, Licensing & Resilience: [e-mail].

There may be further opportunities to participate in the Department’s out-of-hours service (for additional remuneration) and the Council’s Emergency Planning responsibilities.

Benefits include:

• 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Government Service) - plus all bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Council operates a hybrid working system which allows some home working.

Closing date: Monday 7^th July 2025, 10am

NO AGENCIES – Direct applications only please