At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the Environmental & Consumer Protection team to ensure public health and safety.
- Company: St Helens Borough Council, committed to community well-being and environmental protection.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, career development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values individuality and promotes equality.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while leading innovative environmental initiatives.
- Qualifications: Qualified in Environmental Health or Trading Standards with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Environmental & Consumer Protection Manager
Job reference:
Salary: £54,495 - £56,734 per annum
Location: St Helens Town Hall
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks per year: 52.143
Job Description
St Helens Borough Council is seeking a motivated Environmental & Consumer Protection Manager to lead and develop our Environmental & Consumer Protection team. This is a high‑profile role within the Council’s Regulatory Services division, supporting the delivery of essential statutory functions that protect public health, local communities, and the environment.
We are looking for a dynamic, confident and forward‑thinking individual to oversee and develop our Environmental & Consumer Services team. If you’re a motivated professional who thrives on challenge, drives improvement and is ready to lead change, then this is a great opportunity to make a real difference.
As the Environmental & Consumer Protection Manager you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a wide range of environmental health and trading standards related areas, including food safety and standards, consumer protection, health & safety, infectious disease control, pest control, animal health, environmental protection, contaminated land and air quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and inspiring managers and teams to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused services.
- Overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and governance.
- Driving continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency.
- Managing budgets and resources.
- Managing complex issues and promptly finding deliverable solutions.
- Representing the department at senior meetings, committees and stakeholder forums.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic environmental health or trading standards professional who is passionate about public protection and committed to achieving positive outcomes for residents, businesses, and the wider borough.
We are looking for a qualified Environmental Health or Trading Standards professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership experience across environmental health and trading standards. The successful candidate should be able to motivate and develop teams, manage budgets and performance, confidently manage enforcement activity and complex casework, and work under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to change.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Becky Pomeroy, Head of Regulation ( ).
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, and for qualifying disabled candidates will make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found at
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
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