Environmental Health Team Manager (Commercial)

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health Team Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality food safety and workplace health services. This role offers a chance to inspire and drive a team towards excellence while promoting flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will possess a full Environmental Health Practitioner registration and significant experience in local government. Join a friendly service that values staff development and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits, including a pension scheme and ample annual leave. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years)

Generous pension scheme

Essential car user allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking at council offices

Discounted leisure services

Qualifications

• Full Environmental Health Practitioner registration required.
• Extensive experience as an EHO in local government is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of food safety and health services.
• Manage a team of Environmental Health Officers and trainees.

Skills

Food Safety

Workplace Health and Safety

Leadership

Infectious Disease Control

Education

Environmental Health Practitioner Registration

CPD Hours (20 hours minimum)

Job description

Environmental Health Team Manager (Commercial)

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Closing date: 11 May 2025

Come and join us as an Environmental Health Team Manager.

Are you passionate about Food Safety and Workplace Health and Safety? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire and drive a team towards excellence? If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join the Joint Environmental Health Service, delivering high-quality, efficient, and sustainable services to residents, businesses, and communities of North East Derbyshire and Bolsover.

About You

• A full Environmental Health Practitioner registration with CIEH or EHRB.
• Extensive practical experience as an EHO within local government, particularly in Food Safety and Health and Safety duties.
• A minimum of 20 hours of relevant CPD, including at least 10 hours related to food.

If you do not meet these requirements, you will not be considered for this position.

About the Role

As part of the Food and Workplace Health and Safety (Commercial) Team, you will lead the operational delivery of key frontline services, including food safety, workplace health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulations, private water supplies, and public health. You will manage a team comprising four Environmental Health Officers and one trainee.

About Us

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and friendly service delivering across Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. We promote flexible and agile working, invest in technology, and support staff development. We seek ambitious individuals eager to develop their management and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Essential car user allowance
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years), plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking at council offices
• Discounted leisure services

Contact and Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact Laura Fox at [phone] or [e-mail]; Gill Halliwell at [phone] or [e-mail]; or Ken Eastwood at 078500 49487 or [e-mail].

Apply via Derbyshire Jobs or Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers. Applications close at midnight on 11 May 2025. CVs are not accepted.

If you lack internet access, request an offline application pack by contacting the North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre at [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

We welcome applications from all community sections. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK with appropriate permits will be considered.

If no communication is received within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.