Port Health Team Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Thulston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% shift allowance

Car allowance £7,819 p.a.

Local government pension scheme with 


AVC options

Generous annual leave

Benenden Healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2Work

Salary sacrifice car schemes

Leisure centre discount

Job summary

Dover Port Health Authority, part of Dover District Council, seeks a senior leader to run frontline biosecurity and imported food controls across Dover and Coquelles. The post provides operational oversight, technical advice and support on enforcement decisions, working alongside a Port Health Supervisor on a shift pattern including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

You will lead teams, manage operations, and advise on port health matters, requiring a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and a

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Environmental Health, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience leading operational teams in Port Health or Environmental Health.
• Strong knowledge of port health, food safety, public health and enforcement.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate frontline biosecurity and imported food control teams.
• Manage operational activity across Dover and Coquelles.
• Provide operational leadership, technical expertise and support to officers.
• Support complex enforcement and prosecution decisions.
• Give technical advice and guidance on port health and imported food matters.

Skills

Port health knowledge

People management

Legislation knowledge

Decision-making

IT proficiency

Education

BSc/MSc Environmental Health

Job description

This leadership post sits within Dover Port Health Authority, part of Dover District Council, and runs a frontline team delivering biosecurity and imported food controls. The work spans the Port of Dover and Coquelles, with operational oversight, technical advice and support on complex enforcement and prosecution decisions. The post works alongside a Port Health Supervisor on a shift pattern covering nights, weekends and bank holidays. Fit turns on an Environmental Health BSc or MSc, a full UK driving licence and occupational health clearance.

What the job involves

• Lead and motivate frontline biosecurity and imported food control teams
• Manage operational activity across Dover and Coquelles
• Provide operational leadership, technical expertise and support to officers
• Support complex enforcement and prosecution decisions
• Give technical advice and guidance on port health and imported food matters
• Respond to emerging risks and changing legislative requirements

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Environmental Health, or an equivalent relevant qualification

Experience

• Experience leading operational teams
• Experience in Port Health or Environmental Health

Skills & knowledge

• Strong technical knowledge across port health, food safety, public health and enforcement
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Thorough understanding of the relevant legislative framework
• Sound judgement and decision-making under pressure
• Strong IT skills

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle for business use
• Physically fit, subject to occupational health clearance
• DBS and Counter Terrorist checks

Other

• Flexible shift working including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to work across the Port of Dover, Coquelles and Dover District Council offices
• Resilience and adaptability

Nice to have

• Technical knowledge across port health, food safety, public health, health and safety and people management
• Experience of IPAFFS and PHILIS

What’s offered

• 14% shift allowance
• Car allowance of £7,819 per annum
• Local government pension scheme with AVC options
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Benenden Healthcare membership
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle2Work and salary sacrifice car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Leisure centre discount scheme and on-site parking