EP Team Leader

Vivid Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Team Leader to manage their Environmental Health team on a short-term contract. The successful candidate will lead statutory duties, oversee investigations into various environmental matters, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working conditions, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in environmental health services. Contact us for more information or to apply directly.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for impactful work in environmental health

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership or senior officer role within Environmental Health.
• Strong knowledge of environmental protection legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to manage a team and deliver results under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Environmental Protection team, ensuring effective delivery of statutory duties.
• Oversee investigations into noise, nuisance, air quality, and other environmental health matters.
• Provide technical guidance and support to officers on complex cases.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental protection legislation

Leadership experience in Environmental Health

Communication skills

Decision-making abilities

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Protection Team Leader

Hours: Full-time (or as agreed)

Rate: £50–£60 per hour

Location: Staffordshire

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: 6 Months

My client, a local council in Staffordshire, is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Team Leader to lead their Environmental Health team on a short‑term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role and drive improvements in environmental protection services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Environmental Protection team, ensuring effective delivery of statutory duties.
• Oversee investigations into noise, nuisance, air quality, and other environmental health matters.
• Provide technical guidance and support to officers on complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.
• Prepare reports, manage workloads, and monitor team performance.
• Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of environmental protection legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Proven experience in a leadership or senior officer role within Environmental Health.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a team and deliver results under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental health services.

If you have experience leading Environmental Health teams and are available for a short‑term contract in the new year, please get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply directly.

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