Public Health & Nuisance Lead — Environmental Regulation

Hull City Council; Witham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

23 days annual leave + 8 public hols +

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hull City Council is seeking a Principal Environmental Health Officer to lead the Statutory Nuisance service and protect public health across the city. The role reports to Environmental Regulation management, steering enforcement actions, policy development, and service delivery while coordinating with DEFRA and other partners.

You will supervise Environmental Health Officers and Environmental Protection Officers, manage a high-profile caseload, and influence service strategy to balance reactive

Qualifications

• Experience leading Statutory Nuisance and environmental regulation teams.
• Ability to manage complex investigations and enforce statutory duties.
• Strong leadership and partnership with DEFRA and other services.

Responsibilities

• Strategy - develop and monitor annual work plans; manage policies and procedures; coordinate with external contractors and stakeholders.
• Customer Focus - conduct inspections; ensure compliance; deliver timely reports and audits; improve service performance and customer satisfaction.
• Performance Management - monitor targets; mentor staff; ensure statutory returns and training; drive continuous improvement.
• Leadership - provide guidance to teams; handle high-profile cases; enable flexible site visits and staff development.
• Statutory Obligations - lead prosecutions; ensure correct interpretation of legislation; engage with licensing, planning and enforcement partners.

Job description

Hull City Council is seeking a Principal Environmental Health Officer to lead the Statutory Nuisance service and protect public health across the city. The role reports to Environmental Regulation management, steering enforcement actions, policy development, and service delivery while coordinating with DEFRA and other partners.

You will supervise Environmental Health Officers and Environmental Protection Officers, manage a high-profile caseload, and influence service strategy to balance reactive