Environmental Protection Team Leader (RP0141)

Environmental Protection Team Leader (RP0141)

Starting salary £50,696 pa with progression to £53,953pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)

Permanent contract

37 hours per week (hybrid working)


We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic senior professional to guide the service functions within regulatory services. This is an exciting new opportunity to manage up to two professional officers, perfect for those experienced officers looking at stepping into management. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Protection, covering Contaminated Land, Air Quality and Statutory Nuisance predominantly.

Key responsibilities:
The Team Leader will support the Environmental Health Manager in the delivery of their area of specialism and is responsible for providing technical support to the team. The post holder will also undertake proactive and reactive work, responding to a range of service requests.

The Team Leader has managerial responsibility for professional and technical staff, and the delivery of the work programme. The post holder will ensure that all service objectives, targets and service levels are understood, monitored and performed by all members of the team. Work in collaboration with other services, and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and capable professional with proven experience in service delivery. A track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements. You’ll bring excellent technical knowledge, a passion for your service area with excellent time management skills and an innovative approach.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough.

The role requires you to have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This post is politically restricted.

About us:
Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way.

We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme, an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working, free parking, access to electric pool cars, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave each year. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site hereMy Rewards – Careers

OurCOREvalues — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm ate.walker@welhat.gov.uk

Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.

We recommend downloading the role profile as this will not be available online once the vacancy is closed.

Closing date for applications is 5 May 2026
Remote assessment will be held on 11 May 2026
Face to face interviews will be held on 14 May 2026

Keywords:

Welwyn Hatfield, local government, environmental protection, leadership, regulatory services, Contaminated Land, Air Quality, Noise Nuisance