Environmental Health Manager: Protection & Housing (Hybrid)

Essex County Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Discounted local gym membership

Free parking

Job summary

Maldon District Council is advertising the Environmental Health Manager (Protection & Housing) role in partnership with Essex Shared Services. The post is permanent, full-time with hybrid working and attendance at the office two days per week.

The role leads a specialist team, ensuring compliance with regulations, delivering improvements, and providing professional advice to customers and stakeholders. Closing date 6 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Environmental Protection or Private Sector Housing or related field.
• Management or professional qualification or strong relevant experience.
• Member of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEH).
• Experience in management or team leadership roles.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Sound knowledge of governance and local authority regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support in environmental protection and private sector housing.
• Manage complex cases and attend court or appeals where needed.
• Lead and develop the environmental protection/housing team.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.
• Prepare reports for committees and stakeholders.
• Mentor staff and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Environmental protection

Private sector housing

Governance & regulatory

Stakeholder engagement

Staff management

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree or relevant qualification

Professional management qualification

CIEH membership

Tools

Office 365

GIS

Uniform / back-office systems

Excel / MS Office

Job description

Maldon District Council is advertising the Environmental Health Manager (Protection & Housing) role in partnership with Essex Shared Services. The post is permanent, full-time with hybrid working and attendance at the office two days per week.

The role leads a specialist team, ensuring compliance with regulations, delivering improvements, and providing professional advice to customers and stakeholders. Closing date 6 December 2026.