Environmental Protection Team Leader

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Team Leader for a 3-month interim assignment with flexible hybrid arrangements. Ideal for candidates with a strong technical background, leadership experience, and readiness to manage complex environmental casework while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing or leading within an Environmental Protection team.
• Strong knowledge of statutory nuisance, EPR, and planning frameworks.
• Able to manage competing priorities and lead on complex casework.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Major Planning Applications and provide expert technical advice.
• Manage complex Statutory Nuisance Investigations and ensure legal processes are followed.
• Guide and support junior team members in technical mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental Protection

Technical Advice

Regulatory Compliance

Mentorship

Job description

Environmental Protection Team Leader
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience (Inside IR35)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Contract: 3 months | Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: ASAP

We're currently seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Team Leader for a 3-month interim assignment with a local authority. This is a hybrid role requiring attendance in the office at least two days per week.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in environmental protection, leadership experience, and the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced local government environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on Major Planning Applications: Provide expert technical advice on environmental impacts, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and planning policy
• EPR Inspections: Lead and coordinate inspections under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR), upholding high standards of compliance
• Statutory Nuisance Investigations: Manage complex cases involving noise, odour, and air quality issues, ensuring legal processes are followed and issues are resolved effectively
• Team Leadership: Allocate work and support the Environmental Protection team to ensure timely and efficient service delivery
• Technical Mentorship: Guide and support junior members of the team, promoting continuous professional development
• Regulatory Compliance: Champion best practice and adherence to relevant environmental legislation and internal policy

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in managing or leading within an Environmental Protection team
• Strong knowledge of statutory nuisance, EPR, and planning frameworks
• Able to manage competing priorities and lead on complex casework
• Available to start at short notice and work within the public sector

If you’re interested in this position, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.