Interim Environmental Health Manager
I am currently working on an interim Environmental Health Manager role with a Local Authority in Surrey for an initial 3 months, with the potential to extend. This is a hybrid role, likely 2 days per week needed in the office initially. Interviews next week, with the view to start ASAP due to a backlog of work.
Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee all Environmental Health functions including food safety, health & safety, licensing, pollution control, housing standards, and public health services.
Lead, develop and support a multidisciplinary Environmental Health team, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ensure effective delivery of inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions in line with statutory requirements and council policies.
Manage service budgets, contracts (e.g. pest control, stray dog services), and oversee housing grants and private sector housing initiatives.
Prepare reports, provide strategic advice to senior leadership and committees, and represent the organisation with external partners and stakeholders.
Drive service planning, performance management, and policy development to meet organisational objectives and regulatory standards.
Support corporate health & safety and contribute to wider organisational priorities and cross-functional projects.
Requirements:
Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and corporate membership of CIEH (or working towards).
Strong technical knowledge across Environmental Health disciplines including housing, pollution, and public health.
Great people management skills.
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and complex caseloads within a local authority setting.
Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
