Environmental Protection Team Leader (BF5094)

Buckingham Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Futures is seeking an Environmental Protection Team Leader to manage a team of up to eight staff in West London, delivering statutory protections and complex casework. You will provide technical guidance and ensure services meet regulatory requirements while driving performance and service improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a Degree in Environmental Health with CPD, membership in a relevant body, and a recognised management qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or a relevant discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and membership of a relevant professional body.
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant area is desirable.
• Project management qualification or experience is desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across boroughs and airports.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to eight staff and oversee casework in environmental protection.
• Provide specialist technical advice and ensure compliance with legislation and guidelines.
• Lead service improvement, performance management and resource planning.
• Work with residents, businesses, agencies and partners to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Report writing

Education

Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health

CPD membership

Management qualification

Postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Project management qualification (desirable)

UK driving licence

Job description

Environmental Protection Team leader

Location West London

6 months ongoing contract role

We are looking to speak to experienced Team Managers to lead the Environmental Protection Unit and ensure the effective delivery of statutory environmental protection.

Key responsibilities

• You will manage a team of up to eight staff
• oversee complex environmental protection cases
• provide specialist technical advice, and ensure the service meets legislative, professional and Council requirements.
• Working closely with residents, businesses, elected members, government agencies and partner organisations, while leading service improvement, performance management and resource planning.

Essential requirements

• We are looking for a confident and experienced environmental protection professional with strong leadership and people-management skills.
• A degree or diploma in Environmental Health or a relevant discipline, with appropriate professional membership and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant experience in Environmental Protection within a regulated environment.
• Experience managing a team involved in inspections, investigations, enforcement, compliance and technical casework.
• Strong knowledge of relevant environmental protection legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Excellent communication, customer service and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or a relevant discipline.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and membership of a relevant professional body.
• Recognised management qualification or equivalent management experience.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant technical area is desirable.
• Project management qualification or relevant experience is desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to travel to locations across the borough and airport as required.