Environmental Protection Team Leader

Company Overview

Our client is a local authority based in Hertfordshire, committed to protecting public health, the environment, and local communities. The council delivers a wide range of regulatory and environmental services and is seeking an experienced leader to support its Environmental Protection function during a period of increased demand.

Role Overview

We are recruiting an Environmental Protection Team Leader for an initial 3-month contract, starting ASAP. The role involves leading and managing a team delivering statutory environmental protection services, ensuring compliance with legislation and maintaining high standards of service delivery. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, manage, and support a team of Environmental Protection Officers

* Oversee the delivery of environmental protection services, including statutory nuisance, pollution control, and related enforcement work

* Ensure compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, policies, and procedures

* Manage workloads, performance, and professional development of team members

* Provide expert technical advice on complex environmental protection cases

* Prepare reports and contribute to policy development and service improvement

* Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders as required

Requirements (Qualifications / Skills & Experience)

Essential

* Significant experience working within environmental protection or environmental health in a local authority setting

* Proven experience of managing or supervising staff

* Strong knowledge of environmental protection legislation and enforcement processes

* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines

* Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Desirable

* Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline

* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEH)

* Experience dealing with complex or high-profile environmental protection cases

Additional Information

* Initial contract duration: 3 months (with potential for extension)

* Location:

Hertfordshire (local authority)

* Working hours:

37 hours per week

* Start date:

ASAP

* Hybrid or flexible working may be available, subject to service requirements