The role
This is a genuine opportunity for you to lead and develop our Environmental Protection and Housing Team to ensure delivery of Environmental Health and Protection services in our communities.
The experience you will bring
You will be responsible for managing a small team which we expect to expand. You will need a keen interest in health, improving air quality, the local environment and addressing the impact that housing stock has on our residents.
You should be a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Practitioner, with an extensive knowledge of housing and environmental protection and experience in managing teams. You will need to demonstrate a passion for developing and inspiring individuals in the team, and supporting their profession development. You will lead on our more complex investigations, including taking enforcement action where necessary.
Please note, the successful applicant will need to complete a Basic level background check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and the world’s first garden city, Letchworth Garden City.
The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. The Environmental Health Service is fully committed to this vision and of improving the lives of our communities in all aspects of our work.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance for all of our staff, and subject to the needs of the service, we will consider any reasonable request. We value our employees, enabling them to make a difference to the local community, whilst supporting them to grow and develop to our mutual benefit.
How to apply
To apply for a position you must complete the online application form and submit it to be received by us no later than midday on the closing date.
To apply, please follow the link below to our online recruitment service:
If you have any questions or require assistance, please email recruitment@north-herts.gov.uk and one of our team will respond to you.
If you are selected to attend for interview we will let you know approximately 5 working days before the interview date. In the event of you not hearing by this date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the service, or the post, you can contact Frank Harrison, the Environmental Health Manager on 01462 474861.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.