Environmental Services Manager

Environmental Services Manager

£65,753.00 per annum with a car allowance of £7,819. The Council is prepared to pay an additional market supplement of up to £5,000, depending on experience, to the successful applicant.

The Role

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across our environmental health areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring managers and teams to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused services.
• Overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and governance.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency.
• Managing complex issues and promptly finding deliverable solutions.
• Representing the department at senior meetings, committees and stakeholder forums.
• Supporting business continuity, emergency response and out‑of‑hours service needs as required.

About You

• Management experience across the environmental health spectrum.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The confidence to challenge, influence and inspire others.
• Experience of managing budgets and performance.
• Relevant degree and professional qualifications and evidence of ongoing CPD.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to change.
• Experience in leading Private Sector Housing or Environmental Protection is desirable but not essential.
• Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of their pre‑employment clearances.
• A full valid UK driving licence is also essential for this role.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to shape services, drive innovation and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents, businesses and communities, all within a supportive and forward‑looking organisation.

What Can We Offer?

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Opt‑in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave provision
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre On‑site parking (site dependent) Cycle2Work scheme
• Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Closing date: Sunday 12th July 2026

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