Environmental Protection Team manager
Environmental Protection Team manager
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04-07-2025
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1-3years
Monthly Salary
UM 56 - 56
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
04-07-2025
Job Description
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Environmental Protection Team Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and management of the Environmental Protection Team ensuring statutory environmental health functions are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation Council policies and service standards.
The role involves overseeing functions such as pollution control statutory nuisance investigation air quality management contaminated land private water supplies and acting as consultee to licensing and planning departments.
The postholder will foster a high-performing customer-focused culture managing resources efficiently and contributing to corporate priorities and transformational change.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Manage and develop the Environmental Protection Team to deliver statutory environmental health services in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with policies including the Clean Air Act Private Water Supplies regulations and local authority air quality duties.
Lead performance management staff development and promote a positive people-centred culture within the team.
Prepare and manage budgets business plans and monitor expenditure using appropriate financial controls.
Represent the service at internal and external meetings including Council Committees and partnership working groups.
Provide expert evidence and reports for courts tribunals and public inquiries acting as an expert witness.
Undertake inspections investigations and enforcement actions related to environmental health matters.
Oversee income generation and capital expenditure associated with the service.
Approve applications for covert surveillance operations and issue cautions in accordance with legislation.
Participate in emergency standby duties and contribute to the Council s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal technical and policy developments affecting service delivery.
Promote equality diversity and inclusion principles across all service areas.
Ensure compliance with data protection health and safety and risk management policies.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in managing a multi-disciplinary environmental protection or regulatory team.
Strong leadership and people management skills including performance appraisal motivation and staff development.
Sound knowledge of environmental legislation pollution control air quality management and statutory nuisance enforcement.
Experience in budget management business planning and financial controls.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations to a range of audiences including courts and public meetings.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies to achieve service objectives.
Competent in managing risk compliance and audit processes.
Ability to work flexibly including out of hours and emergency response when required.
Commitment to continuous professional development and promoting equality of opportunity.
Additional Information:
The role can be undertaken part-time or full-time (18.5 to 37 hours per week) with hybrid working 2 days remote and 3 days based at Castle House Newcastle.
Professional qualification as a Chartered Environmental Health Officer (EHRB registered) with membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Proven experience in managing a multi-disciplinary environmental protection or regulatory team. Strong leadership and people management skills, including performance appraisal, motivation, and staff development. Sound knowledge of environmental legislation, pollution control, air quality management, and statutory nuisance enforcement. Experience in budget management, business planning, and financial controls. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations to a range of audiences including courts and public meetings. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies to achieve service objectives. Competent in managing risk, compliance, and audit processes. Ability to work flexibly, including out of hours and emergency response when required. Commitment to continuous professional development and promoting equality of opportunity.
Education
Professional qualification as a Chartered Environmental Health Officer (EHRB registered) with membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Employment Type
Full Time
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