Pollution Team Leader

East Hampshire District Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Pollution Team Leader to oversee compliance and delivery of pollution control services. Responsibilities include leading the team, ensuring public health obligations are met, and developing knowledge in environmental legislation. Ideal candidates will possess an Environmental Health qualification and have experience in leadership roles. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in Environmental Health.
• Detailed knowledge of legislation and codes of practice related to pollution.
• Experience in supervisory roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pollution Team and deliver quality services.
• Ensure compliance with pollution control obligations.
• Develop knowledge of relevant laws and practices.

Skills

Environmental Health

Statutory Nuisance

Air Quality

Public Health Functions

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Qualification in Environmental Health

Job description

Pollution Team Leader - EH0316

Overview

Full Time – 37 hours, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated and results driven individual to lead the Pollution Team and deliver quality services to our residents and businesses. Possessing an extensive knowledge of the relevant legislation, codes of practice and guidance, you will ensure that the council undertakes and meets all relevant and associated obligations associated with pollution control and public health related issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pollution Team and deliver quality services to residents and businesses.
• Ensure the council undertakes and meets all relevant pollution control and public health obligations.
• Develop and apply extensive knowledge of legislation, codes of practice and guidance in areas including statutory nuisance, air quality, public health functions including drainage and public welfare burials, LAPPC, contaminated land, private water supplies.
• Provide supervision and leadership for the team, with opportunities to develop into a more senior role.
• Deliver excellent customer service and build and maintain effective relationships with officers, members and other key stakeholders and partners to resolve problems.
• Demonstrate a track record of dealing with complex cases, contribute to business process improvement, and lead by example.
• Work in a hybrid style of working (home and office-based) to suit the work/life balance of the successful applicant.

Essential qualifications and experience

You should hold a qualification in Environmental Health and have detailed knowledge and experience in work areas including statutory nuisance, air quality, public health functions including drainage and public welfare burials, LAPPC, contaminated land, private water supplies. Experience in a supervisory role is desirable, but support is available for someone taking their first step into a more senior position.

Application and discussion

For an informal discussion please contact Catherine Rayner, Environmental Health Manager on 01730 234306 or Sam Ings, Environment and Neighbourhoods Lead, on 01730 234334.

Benefits and working arrangements

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid and flexible working options, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

You can find out more about the council, our values and the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff at our website: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/jobs-council

Closing date

The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 November 2025. Interviews are likely to be held on 2 December 2025.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding statements

East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.

The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant – you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.