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Environmental Health Manager (Protection)

Job details
Posting date: 21 May 2025
Salary: £46,372 to £51,527 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 June 2025
Location: Maldon, Essex
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company: Maldon District Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MDC001875

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Summary

Description

Maldon District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Manager with experience of Environmental Protection. You will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing our local environment, helping to create cleaner, safer spaces that residents can truly enjoy. You will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with key environmental legislation. You will lead a team of officers undertaking investigations, inspections, and projects aimed at protecting natural resources, reducing pollution, and enhancing sustainability. Collaborating closely with stakeholders and community partners, you will support the development and implementation of policies and initiatives that promote environmental protection and community resilience and be based in the district two days per week.

About this role

As an Environmental Health Manager (Protection), you will:

· Be responsible for environmental protection matters, including air quality, noise control, contaminated land, private water supplies, statutory nuisances and animal welfare.

· Manage and develop the continuous improvement of a team of Environmental Health Officers, Technical Officers, Enforcement Officers, Animal Welfare Officer and Administration Officers.

· Undertake investigations, provide specialist advice, and enforce legislation relating to environmental protection.

· Ensure compliance with environmental regulations by developing and refreshing policies, procedures and strategies.

· Work collaboratively with other departments, agencies, stakeholders and council members to deliver effective environmental health services.

· Lead on major projects within the team functions.

· Prepare reports for and attend Council Committee Meetings.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area that boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside yet is within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.

What we offer:

In return, we offer you an attractive salary package with local government benefits, along with the opportunity to work and live in a beautiful rural district steeped in history and heritage. You will also benefit from:

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

· Free parking

· Discounted local gym membership.

· Payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable)

· Access to a range of work/life balance policies

Please note this role will be subject to a Standard DBS Check



For an informal discussion about this position

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact please contact Tracy Farrell on 01621 732837 or email tracy.farrell@maldon.gov.uk and read and download the job description.

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