Environmental Health Team Manager (Commercial)

Salary details: £ - £

Joint Environmental Health Service - About Us

This is an excellent opportunity for two experienced or aspiring Team Managers to join our successful and friendly Joint Environmental Health Service, which delivers services across the semi-rural districts of both Bolsover and North East Derbyshire District Councils. We work flexibly across both districts and the Service has fully embraced agile and mobile working and is further investing in technology to support new ways of working.  With a genuine Council wide ‘One Team’ culture, together we help shape and contribute to high-quality service delivery across Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.  We strongly believe in investing in our staff and supporting personal development. These opportunities would suit ambitious individuals seeking to gain team management and leadership experience relevant to future career advancement.

For more details about working for the Joint Environmental Health Service and access to the wide range of benefits North East Derbyshire offers, see the Environmental Health Service Application pack.  For a full list of the job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

While the posts are most suitable for fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioners (EHRB/CIEH Registered), we are keen to receive applications from other suitably qualified people with significant and demonstrable experience in the specific disciplines detailed below, who meet the requirements in the person specification and job profile. 

Home Assistance Team Manager (Job Share)

Grade 13 - £43,693 to £46,731 (pro rata)

• Hours/Days: 3 days per week (Job Share)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: NEDDC, Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42 6NG with

Flexible, and Agile Working arrangements

• Closing Date: 23^rd February 2025
• Interview Date: w/c 3^rd March 2025

As the Manager of the Home Assistance Team, reporting to an Environmental Health Service Manager, you will jointly lead and support a team of 6 officers delivering support to our most vulnerable residents.  This is a team providing a range of frontline services including the delivery of disabled facilities grants, affordable warmth and energy advice, advice and support on housing matters as well as an innovative community outreach service, which provides support for maximising income and helping respond to the cost-of-living crisis.  Supporting our most vulnerable residents, this is a rewarding role with opportunities to develop the service area further and explore new ideas. 

Commercial Team Manager (Full Time)

Grade 13 - £43,693 to £46,731

• Hours/Days: 5 days per week
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: NEDDC, Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42 6NG with

Flexible and Agile Working arrangements

• Closing Date: 23^rd February 2025
• Interview Date: w/c 3^rd March 2025

As the Manager of the Commercial Team, reporting to an Environmental Health Service Manager, you will lead and support a team of 5 officers delivering support to our residents and businesses through effective food safety and health & safety regulation.  The Commercial Team provides a range of frontline services including the management of approved food businesses, special treatment registrations, outdoor events and is also responsible for infectious disease control and private water supply monitoring. 

About You

As a qualified and ambitious Environmental Health professional you will lead the Team and, in doing so, bring experience and enthusiasm, set a good example in terms of conduct and behaviours whilst motivating, supervising and supporting staff.  You will deal with appraisals, training, disciplinary issues, setting of targets and objectives and monitoring performance.  You will be responsible for ensuring best practice through the development of focussed systems, innovative working and have routine interaction with elected members, public and businesses. 

You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service), plus bank holidays and a Christmas close down
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Free parking at Council offices
• Discounted leisure services

Contact and additional information

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:

• Samantha Bentley on (01246) 217841 bentley@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk (Service Manager)
• Gill Halliwell on (01246) 217245 halliwell@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk (Service Manager)
• Laura Fox on (01246) 217878 Fox@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk (Interim Commercial Team Manager)
• Ken Eastwood on 078500 49487 eastwood@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk (Assistant Director).

Application Pack 

If you are interested in this post, please visit the Jobs pages on the NEDDC website NEDDC Job Vacancies

To apply using our online application form, please visit the Derbyshire Jobs website or by clicking on the following link: https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Alternatively, if you do not have internet access, application packs are available from:

• Telephone the NEDDC Contact Centre on: 01246 217640.
• Email: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Please return completed application form to HR NEDDC, District Council Offices, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6NG or to Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.