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Environmental Health Team Leader – Safety Team
North West Leicestershire Council
East Midlands
Hybrid
GBP 42,000 - 47,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join a vibrant council dedicated to community well-being as an Environmental Health Team Leader. In this exciting role, you will oversee essential services such as food hygiene and workplace safety while leading a talented team. You'll have unique opportunities to manage safety at significant events and ensure health standards at the UK’s largest cargo airport. This position offers a blend of home and office working, generous holiday entitlements, and a robust pension scheme. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you!
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in managing multiple workstreams effectively.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and workplace health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational delivery of frontline environmental health services.
- Supervise a team of Environmental Health Officers and manage safety events.
Skills
Education
Job description
NORTH WEST LEICESTERSHIRE
Environmental Health Team Leader – Safety Team
Are you ready to make a significant impact in your community? North West Leicestershire District Council is a vibrant and busy council dedicated to helping people and businesses thrive. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader for our Environmental Health Safety Team to make a powerful contribution to both residents and businesses across the district.
About the role
You will lead the operational delivery of essential frontline services, including food hygiene, workplace health and safety, and port health. You will supervise a talented team of five Environmental Health Officers/Food Safety Officers. This role offers unique opportunities such as overseeing safety at the world-renowned Download music festival and supervising port health services at East Midlands Airport, the UK's largest cargo airport.
Our ideal candidate
You will be able to manage multiple workstreams and achieve outcomes while keeping the customer at the heart of everything you do. You should possess a well-developed knowledge of environmental health issues and excel in problem-solving across various disciplines. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can think on your feet, we want to hear from you! Experience in port health is desirable but appropriate training will be provided.
Key Information
- 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £42,708 - £46,731 (including market supplement enhancement)
- Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
- 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution
- Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
- Continued training and development opportunities
Interested? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Andy Cooper (Environmental Health Team Manager) at andy.cooper@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454610, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.
Applications must be made using the on-line application process.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date: 31 July 2025.
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