Team Leader - Commercial

East Lindsey District Council; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lindsey District Council seeks a Team Leader to lead a dynamic Environmental Health team, managing regulatory services across food safety, health and safety, event safety, and more. This pivotal role involves oversight of team operations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, making a real impact on community health and safety.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution

Generous annual leave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform including discounts

Flexible Working Policy

Long service recognition

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified EHP ideally with Chartered Status.
• Able to meet the competency framework to be a lead food officer.
• Registered with EHORB and/or Chartered Status with CIEH.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Environmental Health Practitioners.
• Oversee food hygiene and health & safety inspections.
• Act as a key liaison with external agencies including the Food Standards Agency.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Are you an experienced Environmental Health professional ready to take the next step in your career?

East Lindsey District Council is seeking a dynamic and motivated Team Leader (Commercial) to lead a specialist team delivering high-quality regulatory services across food safety, health and safety, event safety and animal welfare inspections.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll supervise a team of 9professionals, oversee complex investigations, and ensure compliance with national standards. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the Council’s approach to commercial Environmental Health, working closely with local businesses, government agencies, and community partners.

You will be working as a key person within the Environmental Health Team to help deliver this service. You will need to be prepared to deal with a wide range of premises and people, ranging from a large scale outdoor events to one of the busiest coastal area in the country.

For all of these roles every day will present a different challenge. This is not a job, which is tied to a desk and is not necessarily 9-5. You will be working with local business owners, residents and visitors to ensure that the highest possible standards are met. Where standards are not met you will need to work within the legislation to take action to formally deal with non-compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Environmental Health Practitioners and technical staff
• Oversee food hygiene and health & safety inspections, sampling, and outbreak investigations
• Approve food businesses and manage the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)
• Act as a key liaison with external agencies including the Food Standards Agency and UKHSA
• Provide expert advice on planning applications and licensing compliance
• Deputise for the Environmental Health Manager and Senior EHP (Environment) as needed
• Drive consistency, training, and continuous improvement across the team

The post will also involve some work outside of normal working hours and providing support to other areas of the Environmental Health Service.

What We’re Looking For

Do you possess the following qualities?

• Fully Qualified EHP ideallywith Chartered Status or equivalent
• Able to meet the competency frame work to be a lead food officer under the Food Law Code of Practice
• BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent
• Registered with EHORB and/or Chartered Status with CIEH
• Meets FSA competency to be designated “Lead Food Officer”
• A professional, calm and positive manner
• Frontline enforcement experience.
• Effective communication and listening skills
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative
• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking council committed to public health and safety
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development
• Make a real impact in the community by protecting public health and supporting local businesses
• Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements

BENEFITS:We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car Mileage reimbursement*
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US:Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact -David Doddson 01507 613497 or [e-mail]

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.