Environmental Health Team Lead – Nuisance & Air Quality

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Perks and discounts schemes

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a professionally qualified Environmental Health Officer or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner to lead a dedicated Public Protection team in Kendal. You will oversee investigations and enforcement across Nuisance, Drainage, Pest Control, Air Quality, and more, with travel across the region.

You will bring robust managerial and analytical skills, possess effective communication, and head up delivery of statutory duties, ensuring high standards

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner with at least three years’ post-qualification experience.
• Additional qualifications in Environmental Protection (equivalent to Diploma or above) would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, supervise and develop the Public Protection team delivering investigations, inspections and enforcement.
• Provide legal and technical advice on Statutory Nuisance, Drainage, Pest Control, Air Quality, Environmental Permitting, Contaminated Land, Private Water Supplies and Bathing Water Quality.

Education

Environmental Health Officer

Registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a professionally qualified Environmental Health Officer or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner to lead a dedicated Public Protection team in Kendal. You will oversee investigations and enforcement across Nuisance, Drainage, Pest Control, Air Quality, and more, with travel across the region.

You will bring robust managerial and analytical skills, possess effective communication, and head up delivery of statutory duties, ensuring high standards