Internal Only – Environmental Health & Licensing Manager

Folkestone Hythe; Folkestone; Sur place; GBP 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Folkestone & Hythe District Council seeks an Environmental Health & Licensing Manager to lead our Food Safety, Health & Safety and Licensing teams. The role combines hands-on operational work with service planning, budgets, and continuous improvement to protect communities and meet statutory duties.

The candidate should hold a degree in Environmental Health with EHORB registration, be a CIEH member, and have at least three years of senior EH experience with strong legislation knowledge and

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health with EHORB registration.
• Individual membership of CIEH.
• At least three years’ experience in a senior environmental health role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental health and licensing legislation.
• Strong communication and partnership-building skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead Food Safety, Health & Safety and Licensing teams.
• Manage service planning, budgets and continuous improvement.
• Work with colleagues and partners to deliver customer-focused services.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities.

Connaissances

Food Safety

Health & Safety

Licensing

Leadership

Budgeting

Formation

Degree in Environmental Health

EHORB registration

CIEH membership

Description du poste

Internal Only – Environmental Health & Licensing Manager

Employer:

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Location:

Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY

Contract:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Closing Date:

30/10/2026 at 12:00

Reference:

H&O/26/347988

*This is an internal only secondment opportunity*

An opportunity has arisen for the role of Environmental Health & Licensing Manager. The appointment will initially be offered as a six-month secondment, with a view to becoming permanent by mutual agreement.

You’ll lead our Food Safety and Health & Safety and Licensing teams, combining hands‑on operational work with responsibility for service planning, budgets and continuous improvement. Working with colleagues and partners, you’ll help deliver effective, customer‑focused services that protect our communities and meet the council’s statutory responsibilities.

You will need a degree in Environmental Health with EHORB registration, individual membership of CIEH and at least three years’ experience in a senior environmental health role. With comprehensive knowledge of relevant environmental health and licensing legislation, you’ll be a confident communicator who can build effective partnerships, support staff and drive service improvements.

*This role is politically restricted – sensitive*

Closing date for all completed applications is midday 30th October 2026.