Service Manager Environmental Protection and Licensing
Service Manager Environmental Protection and Licensing
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Job Description
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About Assurance and Public Protection
The Assurance and Public Protection directorate ensures democratic accountability of council services. The directorate work together to monitor and ensure compliance and provide assurance of Barnet being an engaged and effective council that protects the public purse. They provide enforcement services that engage and protect residents and businesses to support a safer and healthier borough. We are committed to the work we do and the difference we make to residents and businesses of Barnet every single day. Aligned with the councils vision set out in Our Plan for Barnet Environmental Health Consumer and Public Protection focuses on:
working with businesses and residents to create a safe prosperous and healthy environment for all
working collaboratively across a range of council services to understand issues faced by residents and businesses
developing an excellent placedbased service to raise compliance and standards
transforming our operating model by utilising technology and intelligence data to effectively respond to service demands
We value the diverse range of skills expertise and viewpoints new staff can bring to help us deliver excellent services and make a real difference to people who use our services.
About the role
The Service Manager will support the Head of Environmental Health Consumer and Public Protection in the comprehensive and legally robust delivery of Noise Nuisance Scientific Services and Licensing Team.
They will lead the professional enforcement officers within Noise Nuisance Scientific Services and Licensing Team in respect of strategic development; operational development and delivery; some budgetary control and management; adherence to legislation statutory duties and all relevant policies and procedures as well as overseeing the daily work of the teams.
The role will act as the professional lead by managing the section and have full accountability for the Noise Nuisance and Scientific Services as well as the Licensing team and continually improve the service by dealing with members enquiries and complaints
About you
- At least 5 years staff management experience at a senior level
- Experience of performance management and project management techniques
- A proven track record in respect of managing budgets
- Able to motivate and train officers sufficiently to ensure that targets are met through the most appropriate action
- Is selfmotivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets whilst producing work to a high standard.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Worklife balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working parttime
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Declan Khan on
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including parttime compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy worklife balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Responsibilities
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
