At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a Public Protection service across multiple councils, ensuring high standards and effective delivery.
- Company: Local Authority partnership in the Southeast with a focus on community safety.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public safety while leading innovative change across councils.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in public protection and local authority experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority partnership in the Southeast to appoint an experienced senior leader to head up a Public Protection service operating for a council. This is a key leadership post with responsibility for ensuring consistent standards, outcomes and service delivery across a broad portfolio including Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Licensing and Civil Contingencies.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Lead the shared Public Protection service across multiple council areas, managing variations in local service scope while maintaining consistent standards and outcomes.
- Provide strategic advice to senior officers, elected members and corporate leadership on all areas within the portfolio.
- Act as the principal advisor on specialist public protection functions, offering clear guidance and assurance.
- Contribute to delivery of wider council strategy, vision and values, including leading service-level policy/strategy development where appropriate.
- Provide effective leadership and management of the service with direct and indirect reports.
- Lead and deliver organisational change programmes, including new structures, systems and ways of working.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of successful leadership in a directly related public protection / regulatory service environment.
- Local Authority experience.
Next Steps
This role offers hybrid working and is an excellent opportunity for a senior leader to drive consistent, high-quality public protection outcomes across a multi-council partnership. Interviews are expected to take place shortly. If you are interested in learning more, apply today or contact Rashani Johnson @ Panoramic Associates.
Head of Public Protection in Basingstoke employer: Panoramic Associates
Panoramic Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for senior leaders to make a significant impact in public protection across multiple councils in the Southeast. With a commitment to hybrid working, a supportive work culture, and a focus on employee growth through leadership development and strategic involvement, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to drive meaningful change in local government services.
