• The Environmental Protection Team Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership and management of the Environmental Protection Team, ensuring statutory environmental health functions are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies, and service standards.

• The role involves overseeing functions such as pollution control, statutory nuisance investigation, air quality management, contaminated land, private water supplies, and acting as consultee to licensing and planning departments.

• The postholder will foster a high-performing, customer-focused culture, managing resources efficiently and contributing to corporate priorities and transformational change.

• Manage and develop the Environmental Protection Team to deliver statutory environmental health services in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with policies including the Clean Air Act, Private Water Supplies regulations, and local authority air quality duties.

• Lead performance management, staff development, and promote a positive, people-centred culture within the team.

• Prepare and manage budgets, business plans, and monitor expenditure using appropriate financial controls.

• Represent the service at internal and external meetings, including Council Committees and partnership working groups.

• Provide expert evidence and reports for courts, tribunals, and public inquiries, acting as an expert witness.

• Undertake inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions related to environmental health matters.

• Oversee income generation and capital expenditure associated with the service.

• Approve applications for covert surveillance operations and issue cautions in accordance with legislation.

• Participate in emergency standby duties and contribute to the Council’s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal, technical, and policy developments affecting service delivery.

• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion principles across all service areas.

• Ensure compliance with data protection, health and safety, and risk management policies.

• Proven experience in managing a multi-disciplinary environmental protection or regulatory team.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, including performance appraisal, motivation, and staff development.

• Sound knowledge of environmental legislation, pollution control, air quality management, and statutory nuisance enforcement.

• Experience in budget management, business planning, and financial controls.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations to a range of audiences including courts and public meetings.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies to achieve service objectives.

• Competent in managing risk, compliance, and audit processes.

• Ability to work flexibly, including out of hours and emergency response when required.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and promoting equality of opportunity.

• The role can be undertaken part-time or full-time (18.5 to 37 hours per week) with hybrid working—2 days remote and 3 days based at Castle House, Newcastle.

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Environmental Health Officer (EHRB registered) with membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.