Principal Officer Environmental Health - WDN06801

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health professional to step into a Principal Officer role. You will provide strategic leadership for Environmental Health services, drive improvements, oversee budgets, and collaborate with partners across local and national government to protect communities and support healthy economic growth.

You will lead a team of professionals, shape policy development, and deliver customer-focused services while promoting flexible working

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health professional with leadership experience.
• Track record of driving improvement and leading change.
• Strong communication skills and partnership-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for Environmental Health services.
• Lead a team of professional officers and oversee service performance and budgets.
• Collaborate with elected members, partner agencies and national organisations to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Influence policy development and drive innovation and modernisation in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Public health

Partnership building

Education

Environmental Health degree

Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner

Job description

Are you an experienced Environmental Health professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real difference to public health, support local businesses and help shape the future of regulatory services?

We are looking for an inspiring and ambitious leader to join us as Principal Officer, Environmental Health. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering vital services that protect communities, support economic growth and improve quality of life across West Dunbartonshire.

About the Role

Reporting to the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management for Environmental Health services, including:

• Environmental Protection and Community Protection
• Community Health Protection
• Food and Business Regulation
• Public health and emergency response
• Service improvement, innovation and transformation

You will lead a team of professional officers, oversee service performance and budgets, and work closely with elected members, partner agencies and national organisations to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.

About You

You will be a qualified Environmental Health professional with leadership experience, strong communication skills and a passion for public service. You will have a track record of driving improvement, leading change and building effective partnerships to deliver positive outcomes for communities.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Lead a high-profile public protection service.
• Influence strategic decision-making and policy development.
• Drive innovation and modernisation.
• Work with a wide range of partners across local and national government.
• Make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Accordingly, on accepting this appointment you will be disqualified from becoming or remaining a Member of a Local Authority, Parliament, the Scottish Parliament or from undertaking certain political activities as defined in the Regulations introduced from time to time by the Secretary of State for Scotland.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support