Team Leader

Team Leader, Environmental Services – South Lanarkshire Council

Location: Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

Hours: 35 per week – Monday – Friday 8:45am – 4:45pm (Fri 8:45am – 4:15pm)

Salary: £50,622 – £51,370 annual

Closing date: Applications must be received by Thursday 22 January 2026 at 11:55pm.

Position overview: South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a self‑motivated Team Leader to deliver specialist Environmental Services work. The role will develop and drive forward projects, conduct background research, collect and analyse data for complex, sensitive service functions, and allocate work in line with the service plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive specialist projects and areas of work.
• Conduct background research, data collection and analysis to support service performance.
• Allocate work according to the service plan, ensuring effective resource use.
• Supervise officers, ensuring work progress and target achievement.
• Lead enforcement of Fly Tipping, Littering, Dog Fouling and the Stray Dog Service.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal enforcement or related enforcement is preferred.
• Knowledge of Environmental Crime areas (Fly Tipping Enforcement, Enforcement of Fly Tipping, Littering, Dog Fouling).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health (REHIS) or equivalent to use the protected title is an advantage.
• Current driving licence and ability to travel within South Lanarkshire.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Local Government pension scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice shared cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Flexible working and family friendly policies.
• Employee discounts and support schemes.

Equal Opportunities Statement

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee interview to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. We support Veterans and Service leavers under the Armed Forces Community Covenant.

How to apply

Complete the online application form via the Opportunity Marketplace. Upload supporting documents, including:

• Enforcement experience details.
• Relevant qualifications.
• Current driving licence evidence.

All CV submissions will be disregarded. Applications will be withdrawn if recruitment checks are not completed in a reasonable timescale.

Contact David Duffy, Divisional Environmental Health Officer at 0303 123 1015 for additional information.