With demonstrable experience in resource management and providing direction and strong people management skills, you will bring a background and knowledge in Environmental Health and/or Public Protection at a senior level. You will hold a level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline or have significant demonstrable experience in a relevant area, along with a full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
We’re an ambitious, forward‑thinking council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to monthly craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.
About the Council
Newark and Sherwood District Council is situated in the historic market town of Newark, in the heart of Nottinghamshire. We are proud of our vast district and national attractions including the National Civil War Centre, Newark Castle, Southwell Minster and Sherwood Forest. Our council is easily accessible by both road and rail and boasts some of the nicest parks and green spaces in England.
Head of Public Protection – Overview
Would you like to lead the Council on a wide range of public protection matters? As our new Head of Public Protection, you will lead three teams, focusing on a wide range of statutory responsibilities including environmental health and licensing, private sector housing, community safety, public‑realm CCTV, emergency planning and business continuity. You will also take full responsibility for the Council’s corporate approach to health and safety, risk management and insurance, ensuring full up‑to‑date communication on key national and local developments within these key areas, whilst using your knowledge and learning to deliver service improvements in line with the Authority’s Community Plan.
Responsibilities
- Lead three teams delivering statutory public protection services.
- Develop and deliver strategic and operational plans, including service‑specific projects funded internally and externally.
- Oversee the Council’s corporate health and safety, risk management and insurance obligations.
- Ensure up‑to‑date communication on national and local developments relevant to public protection.
- Deliver service improvements in line with the Authority’s Community Plan.
Qualifications
- Level7 qualification in a relevant discipline or significant demonstrable experience in environmental health, public protection or a related senior role.
- Significant demonstrable experience in resource and people management.
- Full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
Benefits
- Hybrid working environment.
- Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
- Family‑friendly benefits.
- One day of paid volunteering leave.
- Lifestyle benefits platform.
- Funded health cash plan.
- Free car parking up to 31March2028.
- Gym membership at one of our district gyms (£10permonth).
- Enrolment in the career‑average local government pension scheme.
You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.
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