Public Protection Team Manager

North West Leicestershire District Council; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Coalville seeks a talented Public Protection Team Manager to oversee and integrate environmental protection and health services. The role involves managing public protection services and ensuring statutory compliance. The successful candidate will enjoy agile working, generous holiday benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

34 days holiday (increasing to 38 after 5 years)

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits programme

Continued training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing public protection services.
• Understanding of statutory requirements and council policies.
• Ability to lead teams and oversee integration of services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all functions within the Public Protection Service.
• Manage responsibilities for private sector housing and Port Health.
• Integrate environmental protection and health services.

Job description

Public Protection Team Manager

We are passionate about improving the lives and living standards of all our residents and visitors and protecting the public and environment from harm. This role represents an exciting opportunity for a talented manager to lead and develop all the functions within the Public Protection Service in accordance with statutory requirements as well as in keeping with council policies and objectives.

This is a new role bringing environmental protection and environmental health services together for the first time so this will be a real opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact across the district. The job pack provides greater detail regarding the areas of responsibility, and the role also has a particular responsibility for private sector housing, Port Health at East Midlands Airport and events such as Download.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all functions within the Public Protection Service in accordance with statutory requirements and council policies.
• Oversee the integration of environmental protection and environmental health services.
• Manage responsibilities for private sector housing, Port Health at East Midlands Airport and events such as Download.

Working Arrangements and Benefits

• 36.25 hrs per week
• Salary Band I £52,413 – £56,687 per annum
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working (based at Whitwick Business Centre, Coalville)
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years Local Government service
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Disability and Equality

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Paul Sanders (Head of Community Services) [e-mail] or 01530 454832, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers. Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Further Information

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 21st December 2025