Environmental Protection Team Leader

Environmental Protection Team Leader 
Location: Kettering
Contract: Temporary
Pay: £47 per hour LTD (Inc Holiday) | £36.70 per hour PAYE

Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected local authority for an experienced Environmental Protection Team Leader to join their Regulatory Services team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Environmental Health professional to take on a leadership role, managing a team and delivering high-quality environmental protection services that safeguard public health.


The Role As Team Leader, you will support the Environmental Protection Manager in the operational delivery and strategic development of the service. You will lead on complex regulatory matters, supervise a team of officers, and ensure enforcement activity is carried out in line with legislation and best practice.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Environmental Protection Team, including Environmental Health Officers and support staff
• Oversee enforcement activity across environmental protection disciplines (e.g. noise, air quality, contaminated land)
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance to colleagues, stakeholders, and partner agencies
• Undertake complex investigations, inspections, and interventions, including high-profile cases
• Support service development, including policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives
• Monitor team performance, deliver training, and manage staff development and wellbeing
• Prepare reports, respond to complaints/FOIs, and present evidence in court where required
• Work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

Essential Requirements

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Environmental Health or equivalent
• Registered with EHRB/CIEH
• Significant experience in Environmental Protection and enforcement, including prosecutions
• Strong leadership or team management experience
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Chartered membership of CIEH
• Supervisory or management qualification
• Specialist qualifications in areas such as air quality, noise, or contaminated land

Additional Information

• Flexibility required – some out-of-hours and unsocial hours work may be necessary
• Flexitime and time off in lieu are available
• This role plays a key part in protecting public health and supporting the local community

Apply Now If you are an experienced Environmental Health professional ready to step into a leadership role, we want to hear from you.

Contact Prakash today Service Care Solutions to discuss this opportunity further.
Email: prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk
Phone: 01772 208967