Environmental Health Team Leader – Safety Team

North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive.

We're looking for a team leader in our Environmental Health Safety Team to make a powerful contribution to both residents and businesses across the district.

About the role: You will be responsible for leading the operational delivery of a range of key frontline services including food hygiene, workplace health and safety and port health whilst effectively supervising five Environmental Health Officers / Food Safety Officers. We can offer you the opportunity to lead the safety aspects of the world-renowned Download music festival and deliver port health services at East Midlands airport, the UKs largest pure cargo airport.

Our ideal candidate: You will be able to manage multiple workstreams and meet agreed outcomes whilst ensuring that the customer is at the heart of everything you do. As well as having a well-developed knowledge of environmental health issues, thinking on your feet and problem solving across a range of disciplines will be second nature to you.

*Successful applicant must undertake a standard DBS for an airside pass

• 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 [email protected] or 01530 454610, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers 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: Sunday 9 March 2025