Interim Environmental Health Manager

Varnom Ross; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Varnom & Ross Ltd. is seeking an experienced Interim Environmental Health Manager to lead a busy local authority team through a period of significant change and development.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, strengthening operational delivery and helping shape the future structure of the service. Based in Central England with hybrid working (on-site 2-3 days a week), the position offers an hourly rate of £65-70 and an initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend as the service

Qualifications

• Experience leading Environmental Health, Public Protection or Regulatory Services in a Local Authority.
• Experience providing strategic leadership and operational delivery in Regulatory Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and direction to the Environmental Health Team.
• Support service improvement and help develop an effective team structure.
• Assist recruitment to build capacity and capability for priorities.
• Drive performance and service improvement with ongoing oversight.
• Provide senior-level advice to colleagues and stakeholders on statutory duties.

Job description

Interim Environmental Health Manager

Location: Central England (hybrid working, 2-3 days on site)
Day Rate: £65-£70 an hour
Duration: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Interim Environmental Health Manager to lead a busy local authority team through a period of significant change and development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Manager to provide strategic leadership, strengthen operational delivery and help shape the future structure of the service.

The role will focus on overseeing a team of approximately 30 officers, supporting the day to day running of the team whilst also ensuring the service is equipped to meet growing demands in the Regulatory Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong operational leadership and direction to the Environmental Health Team

• Support the ongoing service improvement, helping to develop an effective team structure

• Assist with recruitment activity to build the capacity and capability required to deliver the service's priorities.

• Drive performance, consistency and service improvement while maintaining effective operational oversight.

• Provide senior-level advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring the service continues to deliver against its statutory responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced Environmental Health Manager with a strong track record of leading Environmental Health, Public Protection, or Regulatory Services functions in a Local Authority..

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role based in the Central England, with an expectation of attending the office approximately 3 days a week.

The initial contract is expected to run for a minimum of three months, with an hourly rate of £65- £70 an hour.