Head of Environmental Health

General Description

Head ofEnvironmental Health

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Newry, Mourne and Down
£27.60 per hour
Full-time | Temporary
Directorate: Active & Healthy Communities – Health & Wellbeing

About the Role

You’ll play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality Environmental Health services, overseeing Food Safety, Health & Safety, Consumer Protection, and Tobacco Control across the district. This post involves a mix of enforcement, education, supervision, and strategic planning to keep our communities safe and healthy.

Key Responsibilities Food Safety

• Manage inspections, food hygiene ratings & complaints

• Oversee sampling and infectious disease investigations

• Approve food premises and support the fishing industry

???? Health & Safety at Work

• Lead on accident investigations and workplace complaints

• Coordinate educational and enforcement programmes

• Oversee caravan site and sports ground safety

Consumer Protection

• Implement inspection and complaint response systems

• Deliver safety campaigns in partnership with external agencies

Tobacco Control

• Enforce compliance with tobacco laws

• Maintain the Tobacco Register and carry out prosecutions

Service & Performance

• Drive service improvements and ensure statutory compliance

• Manage budgets, funding applications, and audit returns

• Lead team development, appraisals, and disciplinary processes

Leadership & Engagement

• Liaise with Council departments, Elected Members, xwzovoh and partners

• Prepare reports, court documentation, and attend hearings

• Promote equality, good governance, and community engagement

What You’ll Need

• Strong background in Environmental Health

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation

• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills

This role requires a Basic Access NI check
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