Private Sector Housing and PAL Team Leader (P01343)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Private Sector Housing and PAL Team Leader to guide the regulatory services functions. This position involves managing a team of professional officers while ensuring effective service delivery in Environmental Health. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, excellent technical knowledge, and access to a vehicle. The role offers hybrid working and a supportive workplace culture aligned with CORE values.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to electric pool cars

Local Government pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex cases and seeking service improvements.
• Passionate about environmental health.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Health Manager in service delivery.
• Provide technical support to the team.
• Manage professional and technical staff.
• Monitor service objectives and targets.
• Collaborate with other services and senior management.

Skills

Service delivery experience

Excellent technical knowledge

Time management skills

Innovative approach

Job description

Job Overview

Private Sector Housing and PAL Team Leader (P01343)

Starting salary £46,376 pa with progression to £49,608pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week (hybrid working)

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic senior professional to guide the service functions within regulatory services. This is an exciting new opportunity to manage up to four professional officers, perfect for those experienced officers looking at stepping into management. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health, either Food and Health and Safety, Environmental Protection or Private Sector Housing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Health Manager in the delivery of their area of specialism and provide technical support to the team.
• Undertake proactive and reactive work responding to a range of service requests.
• Have managerial responsibility for professional and technical staff and deliver the work programme.
• Ensure all service objectives, targets and service levels are understood, monitored and performed by all members of the team.
• Work in collaboration with other services and senior management to ensure services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in service delivery, with a track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements.
• Excellent technical knowledge and passion for your service area.
• Excellent time management skills and an innovative approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working.
• Access to electric pool cars.
• Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
• Supportive and vibrant workplace aligned with CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.

How to Apply

Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026.

Remote assessment will be held on 28 January 2026. Face-to-face interviews will be held on 4 February 2026.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker, Assistant Director Public Realm, at [e-mail].

Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.