Team Leader ? Environmental Health (Residential)

Ashfield District Council; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; In loco; GBP 44.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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Ashfield District Council invites an experienced professional to join Kirkby-in-Ashfield as Team Leader – Environmental Health (Residential). This full-time, permanent role focuses on safeguarding housing conditions and public health across the district.

You will lead a diverse team, oversee housing standards, HMO regulation, licensing and enforcement, and collaborate with landlords, residents, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality services.

Competenze

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health with registration.
• Significant experience in private sector housing and environmental health.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HMO regulation and enforcement.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.

Mansioni

• Lead a dedicated team responsible for private sector housing functions including housing standards, HMO regulation, licensing, enforcement and public health interventions.
• Provide operational leadership, professional expertise and day-to-day management to ensure statutory duties are delivered effectively.
• Drive service improvement, manage complex investigations and enforcement activities, and build strong relationships with residents and partners.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Formazione

Environmental Health Degree/Diploma

EHORB/EHRB or CIEH registration

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Position Summary

Ashfield District Council have an exciting opportunity for aTeam Leader – Environmental Health (Residential)to join the team based inKirkby-In-Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week)and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £44,253 - £47,665 per annum.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Environmental Health professional to join our Environmental Health Residential Team. This is a rewarding leadership role at the heart of protecting and improving housing conditions, promoting public health and making a positive difference to the lives of residents across Ashfield.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified Environmental Health Officer with proven team leadership experience who can inspire, support and develop others while delivering high-quality housing and environmental health services. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team responsible for a wide range of private sector housing functions, including housing standards, HMO regulation, licensing, enforcement, supported housing and public health interventions. You will provide operational leadership, professional expertise and day to day management, ensuring statutory duties are delivered effectively and residents receive an excellent service.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and forward-thinking individual who can drive service improvement, lead on complex investigations and enforcement activity, and build strong relationships with residents, landlords, partner agencies and elected members. You will be confident in making decisions, managing competing priorities and supporting your team to achieve positive outcomes in often challenging circumstances.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must hold a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent recognised qualification) and possess Environmental Health Registration Board (EHORB/EHRB/) registration or Professional Registration with CIEH. Significant experience within private sector housing and environmental health is essential, together with a strong understanding of housing legislation, HMO regulation and enforcement practice. Previous experience of supervising, mentoring or leading a team is a key requirement.

Desired Skills

You will be an excellent communicator with strong customer focus and leadership skills, capable of analysing complex information, resolving problems and providing clear professional guidance.

You will be committed to continuous improvement, maintaining high professional standards and keeping up to date with legislative and technical developments.

Role Overview

This is a demanding but highly rewarding role offering the opportunity to influence service delivery, develop staff, improve housing conditions and make a genuine impact on public health and wellbeing within our communities. No two days are the same, and the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of our Environmental Health Residential service.

Closing Information

Closing date: 16 November 2026

Interviews:24 November 2026

Canvassing Policy

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Equal Opportunities

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community