Private Sector Housing and PAL Team Leader (P01343)

Private Sector Housing and PAL TeamLeader
P01343)

Starting salary £46,376 pa with progression to £49,608pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)

37 hours per week (hybrid working)

Permanent contract

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 four professional officers, perfect for those experienced officers looking at stepping into management.The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health, either Food and Health and Safety, Environmental Protection or Private Sector Housing.

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

The TeamLeader has managerial responsibility for professional and technical staff, and the delivery of the work programme.

To ensure that all service objectives, targets and service levels are understood, monitored and performed by all members of the team.

Work incollaboration 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.

You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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.

OurCORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.

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. To view our full list of benefits, visitMy Rewards – Careers

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.

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Closing date for applications is 14 June 2026
Remote assessment will be held on 18 June 2026
Face to face interviews will be held on 22 June 2026