Head of Public Protection - Hybrid Leadership Role

Essential Employment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization seeks a Head Of Public Protection in Southampton. The role involves significant leadership in areas like Environmental Health and Licensing services with a focus on strategic management and service improvement. Candidates should have senior management experience in Public Protection and an understanding of relevant legislative frameworks. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring one day in the office each week, and is a full-time temporary role.

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, providing professional advice and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Focus on leadership in Environmental Health, Port Health, Trading Standards, and Licensing services.
• Manage complex risk, enforcement activity, and multi-agency working.
• Drive service improvement and transformation.

Skills

Proven leadership

Understanding of legislative framework

Ability to operate at a strategic level

Experience managing complex risk

Demonstrable leadership

Financial acumen

Job description

A leading public service organization seeks a Head Of Public Protection in Southampton. The role involves significant leadership in areas like Environmental Health and Licensing services with a focus on strategic management and service improvement. Candidates should have senior management experience in Public Protection and an understanding of relevant legislative frameworks. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring one day in the office each week, and is a full-time temporary role.