Environmental Protection Team leader

Environmental Protection Team leader

Location West London

6 months ongoing contract role

We are looking to speak to experienced Team Managers to lead the Environmental Protection Unit and ensure the effective delivery of statutory environmental protection.

Key responsibilities

• You will manage a team of up to eight staff

• oversee complex environmental protection cases

• provide specialist technical advice, and ensure the service meets legislative, professional and Council requirements.

• Working closely with residents, businesses, elected members, government agencies and partner organisations, while leading service improvement, performance management and resource planning.

Essential requirements:

• We are looking for a confident and experienced environmental protection professional with strong leadership and people-management skills.

• A degree or diploma in Environmental Health or a relevant discipline, with appropriate professional membership and evidence of continuing professional development.

• Significant experience in Environmental Protection within a regulated environment.

• Experience managing a team involved in inspections, investigations, enforcement, compliance and technical casework.

• Strong knowledge of relevant environmental protection legislation, guidance and best practice.

• Excellent communication, customer service and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or a relevant discipline.

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and membership of a relevant professional body.

• Recognised management qualification or equivalent management experience.

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant technical area is desirable.

• Project management qualification or relevant experience is desirable.

• Valid UK driving licence and ability to travel to locations across the borough and airport as required.