Environmental Health Manager

1 month contract with a Local Authority Pay Rate: £41.29 per hour Umbrella Summary This is a 1-month contract role with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £41.29 per hour (Umbrella). The position involves providing strategic and operational leadership for Environmental Health and Regulatory Services. The role ensures the Council meets its legal obligations in areas such as food safety, environmental protection, health and safety, public health, infectious disease control, and licensing.

The successful candidate will lead service delivery, manage specialist teams, oversee complex investigations and enforcement activities, and help develop public protection strategies to safeguard the community.

Responsibilities

Participate in the Regulatory Services Management Team to manage public protection services strategically and operationally. Create and implement service business plans, work programs, performance frameworks, and improvement initiatives. Lead the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures for Environmental Health functions.

Support corporate and departmental goals through effective service planning and performance management. Serve as the lead officer for statutory Environmental Health functions, including: Food Safety Environmental Protection Health & Safety Enforcement Petroleum Licensing Public Health Infectious Disease Control and Enforcement Ensure investigations and enforcement activities comply with legislation, professional standards, and regulatory guidance.

Approve and oversee enforcement actions, including prosecutions when necessary. Coordinate with external regulatory bodies such as the Food Standards Agency and the Health & Safety Executive.

Requirements

Extensive experience in Environmental Health, Public Protection, Regulatory Services, or a similar local government environment. Experience in leading Environmental Health enforcement and regulatory functions. Proven ability to manage teams, develop staff, and lead organizational change. Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health or a related field.

Relevant postgraduate qualification. Membership in a recognized professional body. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for business use. Additional Information Working hours are 37 hours per week. Hybrid working model: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Initial 4-week contract with the possibility of extension. DBS check required. Bi-weekly payment schedule. The application deadline is approaching, so please apply as soon as possible.