Environmental Health Manager (Environmental Protection)

Hartlepool Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Forces Supplement £4,500 (pro R

Job summary

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead the Environmental Protection Team and the Pest Control Service from the Civic Centre. You will ensure statutory duties are met, environmental standards are maintained and public health is protected through effective team leadership and service delivery.

The role requires a degree-level Environmental Health qualification with EHRB registration, strong regulatory enforcement background, and proven management

Qualifications

• Relevant Environmental Health qualification to degree standard and EHRB registration.
• Proven management experience with staff and budgets.
• Experience in regulatory work and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulation and inspection of locally permitted industrial processes.
• Respond to planning consultations and monitor air quality.
• Investigate environmental protection complaints and service requests.
• Ensure appropriate enforcement action to address nuisances and protect health.
• Oversee Pest Control Service and manage resources to meet demand.
• Lead and develop Environmental Protection and Pest Control teams, including budgets and performance.

Skills

Management experience

Environmental health

Regulatory enforcement

Education

Environmental Health degree

Job description

Environmental Health Manager (Environmental Protection)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert End Date: 01/11/2026 23:59

Salary: £47,665 - £51,928 per annum

Allowances: Market Forces Supplement of £4,500, Payment will be pro rata for full months worked up to June 2027

Hours per week: 37

Vacancy ID: 303627

Employment Location: Civic Centre

Post Number: 103159

Number of posts: 1

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority, we want to make Hartlepool the best it can possibly be and are looking for dedicated, driven and committed people to help us achieve that.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hartlepool Borough Council’s Public Protection Division as an Environmental Health Manager within the Environmental Protection Team.

You will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of the Environmental Protection Team and the Council’s Pest Control Service, ensuring that statutory duties are met, environmental standards are maintained and public health is protected.

You must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competencies required to undertake the responsibilities of the role. You should have relevant management experience, sound professional judgement and a strong background in environmental health, including regulatory work and enforcement.

You will hold a relevant qualification in Environmental Health to degree standard or equivalent and be a registered Environmental Health Practitioner, holding an EHRB Certificate of Registration.

Experience across a broad range of environmental health functions would be desirable, together with the ability to manage complex casework, lead teams and ensure the effective delivery of services.

You will have formal line management responsibility for the Environmental Protection and Pest Control teams, including responsibility for staff performance, service budgets and the effective management and delivery of services.

Key responsibilities will include overseeing the regulation and inspection of locally permitted industrial processes, responding to planning consultations, monitoring air quality across the borough and ensuring the effective investigation and resolution of environmental protection complaints, service requests and enquiries.

You will ensure that appropriate enforcement action is taken where necessary to address statutory nuisances, secure compliance with relevant legislation and protect public health and the environment. You will also oversee the delivery of the Council’s Pest Control Service, ensuring that resources are managed effectively, and services respond appropriately to demand.

You will be an effective leader and team player, able to support and motivate staff, manage budgets and competing priorities, monitor performance and make sound, proportionate decisions when dealing with complex and sometimes challenging situations.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, together with the ability to negotiate effectively, prepare clear reports, present information and work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, businesses and members of the public. Relevant enforcement and management experience is desirable.

The post is based in Hartlepool and will involve travel throughout the borough.

The post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including an enhanced DBS check.

Other benefits include flexible working arrangements, a generous annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and opportunities for training and professional development.

For further information, please contact:

Zoe Craig, Head of Public Protection, on 01429 523325.

or

Sylvia Pinkney, Assistant Director (Regulatory Services), on 01429 523315.

Closing date: 1 November 2026

Interview date: 11 November 2026

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