Environmental Health Manager

Job Description

Environmental Health Manager

VANRATH are excited to be working closely to support with the role of a Environmental Health Manager for a well established client within the local authority. This is initially a 6 month assignment, which has scope for extension for the right candidate!



Responsibilities

  • Ensure the economic, efficient and effective operational management of the Client's Environmental Health department in order to meet customer needs and implement Client policies.

  • Contribute to the development of the Environmental Health departmental strategy and be responsible for the communication of it both internally and externally.
  • Manage the performance of staff by setting objectives which will achieve the necessary results and support the continuous improvement of the service.
  • Develop policies and procedures which work towards securing the strategic objectives of the Client and the Environmental Health Departmental Business Plan in light of changing legislation, case law and best practice.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and when necessary instigate legal proceedings, oversee the preparation of documentary supporting evidence and attend court proceedings.
  • Research and prepare reports, recommendations and consultation responses on service related issues including legal and complex technical matters for the Head of Service, Management Team and partake in external committees and working groups as directed.
  • Allocate and coordinate staff resources across a number of office locations in terms of workloads and priorities in order to meet statutory performance targets and agreed service levels.


Ideal Candidate

  • Have a minimum of a degree in Environmental Health
  • Hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

  • AND

    Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 3 years' experience:

  • in a local government Environmental Health role,
  • in applying knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health related legislation to determine compliance,
  • in successfully enforcing and remedying breaches;
  • in forming effective and professional relationships with stakeholders including business owners, statutory agencies and members of the public.
  • A working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project.
  • Hold a full & current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.


Remuneration
Circa £53,630 plus pension, holiday pay and discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock.

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