Internal Only – Environmental Health & Licensing Manager

Employer: Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Salary: £52,633 - £58,845 (Grade H)

Location: Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 30/10/2026 at 12:00

Reference: H&O/26/347988

*This is an internal only secondment opportunity*

An opportunity has arisen for the role of Environmental Health & Licensing Manager. The appointment will initially be offered as a six-month secondment, with a view to becoming permanent by mutual agreement.

You’ll lead our Food Safety and Health & Safety and Licensing teams, combining hands-on operational work with responsibility for service planning, budgets and continuous improvement. Working with colleagues and partners, you’ll help deliver effective, customer-focused services that protect our communities and meet the council’s statutory responsibilities.

You will need a degree in Environmental Health with EHORB registration, individual membership of CIEH and at least three years’ experience in a senior environmental health role. With comprehensive knowledge of relevant environmental health and licensing legislation, you’ll be a confident communicator who can build effective partnerships, support staff and drive service improvements.

*This role is politically restricted – sensitive*

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Nicola Wilson on 01303 853262 or email nicola.wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Closing date for all completed applications is midday 30th October 2026.

Further information on this vacancy

• Environmental Health and Licensing Manager JDPS

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