Location: Newcastle Under Lyme/ Hybrid (at least 2 days in the office)
Rate of Pay: £55 – 60 (Umbrella) per hour
Hours: Full time
Contract Length: 6 Months
Position Overview:
Optima Plus Recruitment are seeking an Environmental Protection Team Manager to operate in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area to actively and effectively manage the day to day operations. Other duties include:
- Manage the daily operations of the Environmental Protection Team, ensuring compliance with Council policies and regulations.
- Oversee statutory functions including nuisance investigation, pollution control, air quality, and contaminated land regulation.
- Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team culture through effective people management and inter-service collaboration.
- Provide expert guidance on environmental health matters and represent the Council in various forums.
Responsibilities:
To manage the effective delivery of the following statutory functions delivered by the team:
- Investigation of statutory nuisance
- Regulation of pollution control from industrial premises
- Regulation of Clean Air Act
- Regulation of Private Water Supplies
- Local Authority Air Quality Work
- Contaminated Land
- Consultee to Licensing
- Consultee to Planning Department
To ensure the delivery of high quality, customer focussed, cost effective service by creating a high performing service and people-focussed culture through effective people management, team, inter service/directorate and, where appropriate, partnership working.
To be responsible for the efficient execution of the range of duties and commensurate with the professional competence of a qualified Environmental Health Officer (EHRB registered).
Requirements:
- Relevant degree in Environmental Health or related field preferred
- Experience: Experience in a similar role, ideally in local government or regulatory environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of contaminated land, air quality, private water supply and pollution control.
Company Overview:
A trusted and UKAS ISO9001 accredited leader in the recruitment industry. Providing comprehensive recruitment solutions across more than 20 diverse industries. Specializing in both temporary and permanent placements, as a modern and innovative organization, we leverage our valuable experience and adhere to a strict set of core values throughout our recruitment processes. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and build long-lasting relationships with both clients and all staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to eliminate barriers to employment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.