Environmental Health Manager

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About The Role

Lead Change. Raise Standards. Transform Lives.

We're looking for two dynamic Environmental Health Managers to work as part of the Residential Environmental Health Team, to help drive up standards across Islington's Private Rented Sector.

This is your opportunity to take on a high impact leadership role at a pivotal time. With the expansion of our selective licensing scheme across 10 wards and new powers under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, you'll play a key role in shaping how we regulate, enforce, and improve housing conditions across the borough.

At Islington, we believe everyone deserves a safe, well managed home - and you'll help make that a reality.

The Role

You'll lead a team of officers in either our proactive or reactive service, driving performance and delivering strong regulatory outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead, motivate and develop a high performing team
• Drive inspections, investigations and enforcement action
• Take ownership of complex cases, prosecutions and appeals
• Act as a technical expert in housing legislation
• Use data and insight to improve performance and outcomes
• Lead on shaping policy, procedures, systems and service improvements
• Support delivery of new powers under the Renters' Rights Act 2025

About You

• Environmental Health qualifications and experience in the regulation of the Private Rented Sector
• Management or supervisory experience
• A strong track record in enforcement and complex casework
• Excellent knowledge of key housing legislation
• The ability to lead teams, make decisions and drive results
• Strong communication skills and a resident focused mindset

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to residents' lives
• Lead at scale in one of London's most dynamic PRS environments
• Flexible & hybrid working
• A supportive and ambitious leadership team
• Opportunities to shape services and influence change
• Ongoing development and career progression

Be Part of Something Bigger

Join a service that is ambitious, innovative and committed to raising standards - where your leadership will deliver meaningful, visible impact every day.

Our Offer to You

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work life balance, as well as a 35 hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Pre Employment Checks

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.