Environmental Protection Team Leader - WMF3142e

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

Job reference REQ00000020359 Date posted 07/09/2026 Application closing date 04/10/2026 Location kendal Salary £48,738 - £49,817 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Penrith or Kendal locality

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Westmorland and Furness Council is a new unitary authority that covers one of the most beautiful regions in the UK and includes the Lake District National Park and the YorkshireDales National Park. At the Council we recognise that employees are at the heart of delivering our services to our communities and are committed to empowering colleagues to be innovative and engaged so that Westmorland and Furness continues to be a great place to live, work and thrive.

Westmorland and Furness Council is looking for a professionally qualified and skilled officer who is competent and confident to manage, supervise and support adedicated team in their increasingly busy and demanding day to day duties and to be responsible for the delivery of investigations, inspections and enforcement of Statutory Nuisance, Drainage, Pest Control, Air Quality, Environmental Permitting, Contaminated Land, Private Water Supplies and Bathing Water Quality issues as part of the Public Protection Team. You will possess robust and up to date knowledge in all of these areas, be able to demonstrate excellent people, performance and resource management skills.

Who we are looking for…

You will be a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner with at least three years’ post qualification experience. As lead officer you will also be responsible for the provision of legal and technical advice to the council, companies and individuals on Statutory Nuisance, Drainage, Pest Control, Air Quality, Environmental Permitting, Contaminated Land, Private Water Supplies and Bathing Water Quality issues.

Additional qualifications in Environmental Protection (equivalent to Diploma or above) for example in Acoustics & Noise Control, Air Quality, Environmental Permitting, Private Water Supplies or Contaminated Land, would be an advantage.

You will be expected to manage a practical personal workload and assist in the supervision, management and development of the service. To be successful, you will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player, possessing excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills. This post is ideal for someone looking to progress their career with a new unitary authority.

As part of this role, there is a requirement for regular travel and so the postholder must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work/ able to independently travel around the Westmorland and Furness area.

Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 04/10/2026

Interview date: Week starting 12/10/2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.