Service Manager - Food, Safety And Pest Control

Service Manager - Food, Safety and Pest Control

Reference: JAN20243367

Location: Colindale/Hybrid

Salary: £59,328.00 - £66,156.00 Per Annum

Benefits: Lifestyle savings and pay role benefits and 31 days annual leave

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all help make it a wonderful place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Caring, Learning to Improve, Inclusive, Collaborate.

The Service Manager is a senior leadership role within the Assurance Directorate. Supporting the Head of Consumer and Public Protection, you will implement strategic & operational plans, manage budgets and monitor developments within Food, Safety and Pest Control to ensure the improvement and delivery of set targets and outcomes.

You will be given the resources to manage a team of professional enforcement officers and utilise your communication skills to inspire others to stay committed to the adherence of legislation, statutory duties, policies & procedures including FSA & HSE requirements whilst aspiring to improve the service.

About Directorate

The Assurance and Public Protection directorate ensures democratic accountability of council services. The directorate work together to monitor and ensure compliance and provide assurance of Barnet being an engaged and effective council that protects the public purse. They provide enforcement services that engage and protect residents and businesses to support a safer and healthier borough.

Consumer and Public Protection

In the Assurance and Public Protection directorate, we are committed to the work we do and the difference we make to residents and businesses of Barnet every single day.  2024 sees the exciting launch of the ‘Consumer and Public Protection Service’. Aligned with the council’s vision set out in ‘Our Plan for Barnet’ the new service will focus on:

• Working with businesses and residents to create a safe, prosperous and healthy environment for all.
• Working collaboratively across a range of council services to understand issues faced by residents and businesses.
• Developing an excellent placed-based service to raise compliance and standards.
• Transforming our operating model by utilising technology and intelligence data to effectively respond to service demands.

We value the diverse range of skills, expertise and viewpoints new staff can bring to help us deliver excellent services and make a real difference to people who use our services.

About the role

To support the Head of Consumer and Public Protection in the comprehensive and legally robust delivery of Food, Safety and Pest Control Service. To lead the professional enforcement officers within Food, Safety and Pest Control Team in respect of strategic development; operational development and delivery; some budgetary control and management of teams; adherence to legislation, statutory duties and all relevant policies and procedures. The role will act as the professional lead and have full accountability for Food, Safety and Pest Control team and continually improve the service.

About you

• At least 5 years staff management experience at a senior level.
• Experience of performance management and project management techniques.
• Experience of taking enforcement action and up to date knowledge of legislation in relevant area.
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and constructively with colleagues in a team where team members work positively to a shared goal.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work-life balance options may include job sharing and part-time working.
• Vivup employee benefit scheme which includes a vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• A broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well- being programs including confidential employee assistance.

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Jas Lally Jas.lally@barnet.gov.uk

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Closing date: 17:30, Monday, 12 February 2024.