Regulatory Officer

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Council's Food & Public Safety Team seeks an Environmental Health Officer at Senior Regulatory Officer level to lead investigations, enforcement, and inspections across diverse venues in Leicester.

You will provide technical leadership, prepare reports for court, represent the Service at hearings, and guide colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes while developing team capability.

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer required.
• Experience with enforcement action and investigations.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations and enforcement actions.
• Oversee daily team operations and provide technical guidance to officers.
• Prepare reports and attend hearings for potential prosecutions.
• Support team development and performance to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Environmental health expertise

Education

Environmental Health Officer qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified Environmental Health Officer and looking for your next role? How about the Food & Public Safety Team? Join our Food & Public Safety Team and help protect one of the UK's most vibrant, diverse and dynamic cities. From world-renowned festivals, major sporting and cultural events, bustling markets and award-winning restaurants to thousands of independent food businesses representing cuisines from across the globe, no two days in Leicester are ever the same, offering a unique opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are out across the city every day, in various locations such as:

• Businesses which prepare food,
• Retail units,
• Festivals and events,
• Licensed premises,
• Sports grounds
• Various types of workplaces (offices, warehouses etc)

We ensure standards are met and risks are properly managed. We investigate complaints, undertake accident investigations, investigate cases of infectious disease, carry out inspections, gather evidence and, where necessary, use our statutory powers to protect the public. It is visible work. It is practical. And it makes a tangible difference. Together we protect health, improve working conditions, and support responsible businesses to thrive. The work ranges from advisory visits and compliance checks through to formal enforcement action and preparing and attending cases for court or hearings. Within this environment, a Senior Regulatory Officer provides professional leadership on complex investigations and high risk enforcement cases, while overseeing the daily operations of the team and being that first point of technical support and guiding colleagues to deliver consistent, high quality outcomes. The ability to prepare clear reports and statements for potential legal proceedings is essential, and you may be required to represent the Service and the Council at formal hearings. If you are motivated by meaningful, outward facing work and confident in applying legislation in real world situations, Regulatory Services is where legislation meets the real world., Using your expertise, you'll matrix manage a team of enforcement officers, providing clear and concise technical advice to others. You'll monitor the work of individuals and inspire team performance as well as create opportunities to be innovative. You'll support team development and encourage autonomy to enable the team to do their best work.

You'll have experience of dealing with complex cases and taking appropriate enforcement action including building and progressing cases for prosecution. You'll also oversee some of the team's most complex cases. You'll analyse complex environmental health issues and other regulatory services related situations to make informed decisions. As an excellent communicator, you'll be assertive when dealing with challenging situations or people to achieve positive outcomes. With a commitment to team working and a high level or organisation skills, you'll effectively manage resources and activities to successfully develop individual and teams work programmes. You'll be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to create a professional and positive working environment.