Health Protection Manager

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; United States; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL is seeking a Health Protection Manager to lead the Health Protection Team within the Environmental Health Service. You will provide strategic direction across food safety, workplace health and safety, infectious disease control, licensing and pest control, and report to the Head of Environmental Health.

The role requires a qualified Environmental Health Officer with substantial health protection experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a complex

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer with substantial experience in health protection.
• Experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.
• Proven leadership and ability to operate in a complex regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health Protection Team across food safety, workplace health and safety, infectious disease control, licensing and pest control.
• Collaborate with the Head of Environmental Health to drive service improvement.
• Ensure services are effective, resilient and deliver positive outcomes for residents and businesses.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction in a regulatory environment.

Skills

Leadership

Health protection

Food safety

Health & safety enforcement

Education

Environmental Health Officer qualification

Job description

As Health Protection Manager, you will be a key member of the Environmental Health Management Team, providing leadership across the wider Environmental Health Service while leading a dedicated team responsible for food safety, workplace health and safety, infectious disease control, licensing functions and pest control. You will work closely with the Head of Environmental Health to ensure services are effective, resilient and focused on delivering positive outcomes for residents, communities and businesses.

Test Valley is a great place to live, work and visit, and we are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Health Protection Team and help shape the future of Environmental Health services across the borough., You will be a qualified Environmental Health Officer with substantial experience in health protection functions, particularly food safety and health and safety enforcement.

You will have a proven track record of leadership and be committed to creating an environment where people can thrive, develop and achieve their potential.

You will be politically aware, customer focused and comfortable working in a complex and dynamic regulatory environment. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to public service and embody the Council's values and behaviours in everything you do.

You'll need to hold a driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. While we offer agile working, including the ability to work from home, you will be expected to attend the office on a regular basis and carry out site visits across the borough as and when required.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer who positively encourages applications from disabled people.

If, as a disabled person, you meet the minimum criteria for a job then you will be guaranteed an interview, and we will ensure any reasonable adjustments are made to the interview process so that you can be fairly assessed for the vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We recognise that many applicants may use AI tools to support the preparation of their applications. We welcome the responsible use of technology to help structure, review and improve applications.

However, your application should remain an accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, achievements and motivations. We are particularly interested in understanding your personal contribution, leadership approach and professional judgement. Applications that rely heavily on generic AI-generated content without demonstrating genuine experience or insight may not perform well during the assessment process.

We encourage candidates to use AI as a tool to support their application, not as a substitute for their own voice and experiences.

Why Test Valley?

At Test Valley, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. We encourage innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, and we are proud of the difference our services make to local communities every day.