Senior Regulatory Officer - EHS Enforcement Lead

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a Senior Regulatory Officer to lead complex environmental health investigations within the Food & Public Safety Team at City Hall, Central region. The role focuses on enforcement, advisory work and protecting public health.

You’ll matrix manage enforcement officers, oversee high risk cases and prepare reports for potential legal proceedings, while delivering consistent, high quality outcomes in a dynamic city environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with registration and professional standing.
• Experience leading complex investigations and high-risk enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership on complex investigations and high-risk enforcement cases.
• Matrix-manage enforcement officers and monitor team performance.
• Prepare clear reports and statements for potential legal proceedings.
• Represent the Service at hearings and support a professional working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Enforcement action

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Leicester City Council is seeking a Senior Regulatory Officer to lead complex environmental health investigations within the Food & Public Safety Team at City Hall, Central region. The role focuses on enforcement, advisory work and protecting public health.

You’ll matrix manage enforcement officers, oversee high risk cases and prepare reports for potential legal proceedings, while delivering consistent, high quality outcomes in a dynamic city environment.