Environmental Health Manager (Protection)

MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL; Maldon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Manager to oversee critical environmental protection initiatives. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote community resilience. This role offers an attractive salary package and local government benefits, emphasizing professional development and work/life balance.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Free parking

Discounted gym memberships

Payment of professional fees

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental health management and legislation.
• Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team of officers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental protection matters like air quality and contamination.
• Manage a team of Environmental Health and Technical Officers.
• Develop policies ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective services.

Skills

Environmental protection expertise

Team management

Legislative compliance

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Maldon District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Manager with expertise in Environmental Protection. You will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing our local environment, helping to create cleaner, safer spaces for residents. You will ensure compliance with key environmental legislation and lead a team of officers conducting investigations, inspections, and projects focused on natural resource protection, pollution reduction, and sustainability. Collaborating with stakeholders and community partners, you will support the development and implementation of policies and initiatives that promote environmental protection and community resilience. The role is based in the district two days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee environmental protection matters, including air quality, noise control, contaminated land, private water supplies, statutory nuisances, and animal welfare.
2. Manage and develop a team comprising Environmental Health Officers, Technical Officers, Enforcement Officers, Animal Welfare Officers, and Administrative Officers.
3. Undertake investigations, provide specialist advice, and enforce legislation related to environmental protection.
4. Develop and update policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
5. Collaborate with other departments, agencies, stakeholders, and council members to deliver effective environmental health services.
6. Lead major projects within the team.
7. Prepare reports and represent the council at committee meetings.

Opportunity and Benefits:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking local authority in Maldon, an area known for its quality of life and scenic countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment focused on self-development, innovation, and collaboration.

Additional Information:

This employer is a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. For more details, please visit our website.

In return, we offer an attractive salary package along with local government benefits, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Free parking
• Discounted gym memberships
• Payment of professional fees (if applicable)
• Work/life balance policies

Please note, the role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.