Senior Environmental Protection Lead

WMJobs; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health professional to lead its Environmental Protection service. You will oversee statutory nuisance, air quality, environmental permitting and contaminated land, delivering robust enforcement and policy development.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape service delivery, drive performance and continuous improvement, and report to committees while maintaining high standards of customer care and professional

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health and registration with the CIEH Professional Register or EHRB.
• Senior-level Environmental Health experience with enforcement and air quality knowledge.
• Experience supervising staff in local government or regulatory settings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills; able to explain complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Environmental Protection service with effective enforcement and service delivery.
• Provide expert advice on nuisance, air quality, permitting and contaminated land.
• Motivate and develop team members; manage workloads and performance.
• Develop strategies, policies and guidance to ensure robust service delivery.
• Represent the Council at meetings and committees with clear reporting and expertise.
• Support budget, procurement, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Report writing

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health professional to lead its Environmental Protection service. You will oversee statutory nuisance, air quality, environmental permitting and contaminated land, delivering robust enforcement and policy development.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape service delivery, drive performance and continuous improvement, and report to committees while maintaining high standards of customer care and professional