🧪 Head of Environmental Health
📍 Newry, Mourne and Down
💷 £27.60 per hour
🕐 Full-time | Temporary
🏢 Directorate: Active & Healthy Communities – Health & Wellbeing
🔎 About the Role
You’ll play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality Environmental Health services, overseeing Food Safety, Health & Safety, Consumer Protection, and Tobacco Control across the district. This post involves a mix of enforcement, education, supervision, and strategic planning to keep our communities safe and healthy.
🔐 Key Responsibilities
🍽️ Food Safety
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Manage inspections, food hygiene ratings & complaints
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Oversee sampling and infectious disease investigations
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Approve food premises and support the fishing industry
🦺 Health & Safety at Work
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Lead on accident investigations and workplace complaints
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Coordinate educational and enforcement programmes
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Oversee caravan site and sports ground safety
🛍️ Consumer Protection
🚭 Tobacco Control
📈 Service & Performance
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Drive service improvements and ensure statutory compliance
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Manage budgets, funding applications, and audit returns
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Lead team development, appraisals, and disciplinary processes
🧑🤝🧑 Leadership & Engagement
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Liaise with Council departments, Elected Members, and partners
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Prepare reports, court documentation, and attend hearings
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Promote equality, good governance, and community engagement
✅ What You’ll Need
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Strong background in Environmental Health
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Proven leadership and team management experience
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Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation
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Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
🔐 This role requires a Basic Access NI check
📅 Start ASAP – apply now to make a real difference in your community!