Head ofPublic Protection
Permanent
Fulltime – 37 hours per week
Salary:Zone 4 £74,958 – £78,793 per annum
Hybridworking, flexible
Newarkand Sherwood District Council is situated in the historic market town ofNewark, in the heart of Nottinghamshire. We’re proud of our vast district andour national attractions including the National Civil War Centre, NewarkCastle, Southwell Minster and Sherwood Forest. We’re easily accessible by bothroad and rail and we boast some of the nicest parks and green spaces inEngland.
Wouldyou like to lead the Council on a wide range of public protection matters? Asour new Head of Public Protection, you will lead three teams, focussing on awide range of statutory responsibilities including, environmental health andlicensing, private sector housing, community safety, public realm CCTV,emergency planning and business continuity. You will also take full responsibilityfor the Council’s corporate approach to health and safety, risk management andinsurance, ensuring full up-to-date communications on key national and localdevelopments within these key areas, whilst using your knowledge and learningto deliver service improvements in line with the Authority’s Community Plan.
Withdemonstrable experience in resource management, in providing direction andstrong people management skills, you will have a background and knowledge inEnvironmental Health and/or Public Protection at a senior level. You willdeliver against strategic and operational requirements including servicespecific projects funded both internally and externally.
Youwill hold a level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline or have significantdemonstrable experience in a relevant area along with a full driving licenceand access to a reliable vehicle.
- Enrolmentin the career average local government pension scheme.
- Hybridworking.
- Agenerous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
- Family-friendlybenefits.
- Onedays’ paid volunteering leave.
- Lifestylebenefits platform.
- Fundedhealth cash plan.
- Freecar parking to 31 March 2028
- £10a month gym membership at one of our gyms in the district.
Youwill be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who arepassionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in ourCommunity Plan.
Thispost is “politically restricted” as defined in Section 2(1)(d) of the1989 Local Government and Housing Act and requires Level 3 Police Vetting.
ClosingDate: 11.59pm Sunday 26 July 2026.
OccupationalTesting will be required.
Interview: Wednesday12 August 2026.
Veterans/familyof forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declaredisabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteedinterviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteriaof the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their applicationforms.
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