Environmental Health Team Leader (Commercial Services)

Salary: £51,744 - £56,588 pa - subject to approval of Gateway range

Contractual hours: 37 - Full time

Package: Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more

Job reference: REQ01833

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health Team Leader (Commercial Services) to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of
£51,744 - £56,588 pa.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

There are excellent opportunities to join our Environmental Health Service at RBWM.

The Role:

Working within our Housing and Public Protection Team you will contribute to delivering high quality and efficient regulatory services to our businesses and residents.

You will be responsible for:

Supporting the operational delivery of our food and health and safety enforcement functions alongside private water supplies, animal licensing and infectious disease responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

An individual that is a qualified Environmental Health Officer holding one of the qualifications in the Food Law Code of Practice and demonstrable conformance with the Food Standard Agency’s Competency Framework. Experience in: delivering official controls, taking a range of enforcement action, and managing a team in Commercial Environmental Health is essential.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of one day’s birthday leave).
• Contributory pension scheme and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• A range of flexible benefits including salary sacrifice schemes and discounted rates for a variety of goods and services.

 RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. 

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Obi Oranu, Environmental Health Service Manager on obi.oranu@rbwm.gov.uk

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations.

Interviews (week commencing): 3 June 2024