Team Leader Environmental Health Food
Team Leader Environmental Health Food
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28-05-2025
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Job Description
5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Team Leader Trading Standards is responsible for leading and managing the operational delivery of a specialist team within the wider Public Protection service.
The postholder will oversee enforcement advisory and compliance work in Trading Standards ensuring high-quality service delivery and regulatory compliance.
This includes direct line management of team members budget oversight performance monitoring and contract management all while working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide operational leadership for the Trading Standards team including performance management supervision and development of staff.
Deliver a high standard of customer service within the team s specialist area ensuring quality outcomes and legal compliance.
Manage the team s cost centre with responsibility for both revenue and capital budgets.
Lead outsourced statutory contracts within the area of responsibility.
Develop and maintain working relationships with external agencies such as police fire services HMRC and regulatory bodies.
Act as the Council s lead practitioner in Trading Standards applying technical knowledge and legal expertise to ensure enforcement and compliance.
Manage and deliver complex programmes and projects from planning through to completion.
Represent the service in committee meetings strategic groups and working forums.
Prepare clear and concise reports briefing notes and correspondence on operational or strategic matters.
Ensure that work complies with all relevant legislation policies and good practice in Trading Standards.
Skills/Experience:
Substantial experience of leading enforcement teams within public protection services particularly in Trading Standards.
Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex enforcement programmes.
Successful track record in meeting statutory obligations including progressing enforcement cases to prosecution.
Experience of managing service delivery in collaboration with elected members businesses and external partners.
Strong project and programme management skills.
Financial management experience including oversight of budgets and outsourced contracts.
Proficiency in IT systems and software including MS Teams Word Excel PowerPoint and mobile working tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.
Knowledge of Trading Standards legislation and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Data literacy and the ability to interpret and utilise statistics to support service planning and delivery.
A proactive collaborative and solution-focused approach to leadership.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 30/05/2025 @12:00.
A basic DBS check is required for this role.
Substantial experience of leading enforcement teams within public protection services, particularly in Trading Standards. Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex enforcement programmes. Successful track record in meeting statutory obligations, including progressing enforcement cases to prosecution. Experience of managing service delivery in collaboration with elected members, businesses, and external partners. Strong project and programme management skills. Financial management experience, including oversight of budgets and outsourced contracts. Proficiency in IT systems and software including MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and mobile working tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships. Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. Knowledge of Trading Standards legislation and relevant regulatory frameworks. Data literacy and the ability to interpret and utilise statistics to support service planning and delivery. A proactive, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to leadership.
Employment Type
Full Time
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