Head Of Public Protection (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Head Of Public Protection for a hybrid role in Southampton, offering £520 per day. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Public Protection and knowledge of Environmental Health, Trading Standards, and Licensing. Key responsibilities include leading service improvement, managing complex risks, and providing advice to senior stakeholders. This is a full-time temporary position, and interested candidates should apply via the website or email their CV.

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience within Public Protection or a related regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework governing Environmental Health, Port Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.
• Proven ability to operate at a strategic level and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience of managing complex risk and enforcement activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead public protection services including Environmental Health and Trading Standards.
• Provide professional advice to senior stakeholders.
• Drive service improvement and transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Legislation and regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Service improvement

Job description

Head Of Public Protection (Hybrid) needed in Southampton, £520 per day PAYE – 5286588

HYBRID – 1 day in office per week

Focus on proven leadership in – Environmental Health, Port Health, Trading Standards and Licensing services.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Significant senior management experience within Public Protection or a related regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework governing Environmental Health, Port Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.
• Proven ability to operate at a strategic level, providing professional advice and influencing senior stakeholders and elected members.
• Experience of managing complex risk, enforcement activity and multi-agency working.
• Demonstrable leadership, financial acumen and experience of driving service improvement and transformation.

This is aFull time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.