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are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Preston. Are looking for a Environmental Health Lead Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Environmental Health Lead Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until September 2025 (Possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Greenwich
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC
Rate of Pay: £27 p/h umbrella inside IR35
Pay Negotiable: Possibly

Purpose:
To be responsible to a Team Manager for managing staff and leading on projects/specialisms as allocated within the Commercial, Residential/Housing and Pollution/Waste Management areas of work, and for carrying out the full range of functions undertaken within the team.


Key Responsibilities:

• To take a lead in one or more projects/specialisms as allocated, provide advice on and develop policies and procedures, and monitor performance in respect of those projects/specialisms both with respect to members of the team and the service area.
• In respect of (1) above to co-ordinate the work of a number of staff as assigned, allocating work, determining priorities, setting, and ensuring the achievement of, standards of performance in conformity with relevant legislation and organisation's policy.
• To assist the Team Leader in the preparation of budget estimates.
• To contribute to/prepare reports and attend meeting of committees, working parties, etc. as required.
• To recommend and contribute to the formulation of policies affecting the work of the Team.
• To give professional advice and deal with matters raised by members of the public or their elected representatives in relation to the postholder’s area of responsibility.
• To meet the work in conjunction with senior staff of other directorates, departments, business partnerships, public bodies, authorities, voluntary groups and other organisations, to provide advice and guidance on policy and procedures to be followed in relation to the team’s area of activity in order to prevent contraventions and to promote good standards of practice.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Environmental Health Lead Officer role or equivalent.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on  020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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