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Salary: £52,413- £54,495
Hours per week: 37hours
Interview date: Monday 9 March 2026
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Wiltshire Environment Shaping a Greener, More Sustainable Future
We are looking for an inspiring and forward thinking Public Protection Manager to take the helm of our Environmental Protection team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about protecting our environment, shaping future policy, and driving high standards across a busy and diverse service.
You will use your extensive professional expertise to oversee the councils full range of environmental protection functions. You will lead with clarity and purpose, ensuring that both statutory and non statutory duties are delivered to the highest standard while championing innovation and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a highly experienced, professionally qualified environmental health specialist who can lead with confidence, communicate with impact and make sound decisions in fastmoving situations. If you're driven, strategic and ready to make your mark, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As our lead officer for environmental protection, you will advise the council on legislation, technical matters and best practice, bringing professional credibility and a solutions-focused approach. You will play a key role in developing forward looking policies, including how we use and maximise data from the Wiltshire Community Air Quality Network to support healthier communities.
You will work at the heart of our management team, reporting directly to the Head of Service, contributing to strategic decision making and deputising when required.
You will drive service improvements by planning, leading and evaluating projects that support our ambitions and ensure we meet our legal responsibilities.
Collaboration is central to this role. You will forge strong partnerships with the Environment Agency, DEFRA, the police, and local organisation, working collectively to protect Wiltshire's environment and residents.
You will be a motivating and supportive manager for our environmental health officers, public protection officers and technical specialists. From recruitment and staff development to performance management, you will ensure the team is engaged, equipped and empowered to deliver excellent outcomes.
Your leadership will extend to overseeing enforcement activity, offering guidance on complex cases and representing the council in court where necessary. Financial and operational management will be part of your remit, including budgets, expenditure approvals and statutory returns.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That is why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and be responsible for the Council's environmental protection functions which include
environmental control and protection, ensuring the provision of high quality outputs within the Public Protection
Service.
A broad range of knowledge is required to enable postholders to move within the service to manage other
teams with different roles.
To be responsible for the day to day delivery of a range of statutory and non statutory public protection duties.
To be the Council's lead authority on the relevant law and professional practice in the work area and develop
relevant policies
To provide specialist advice to senior officers, members and committees on all issues across the environmental
protection team.
To be an effective part of the Public Protection management team reporting to the head of service.
To plan, develop, lead, review, monitor and evaluate specific projects as required.
To deputise for the head of service as required.
For specific duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Role Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and be responsible for the Council's environmental protection functions which include
environmental control and protection, ensuring the provision of high quality outputs within the Public Protection
Service.
A broad range of knowledge is required to enable postholders to move within the service to manage other
teams with different roles.
To be responsible for the day to day delivery of a range of statutory and non statutory public protection duties.
To be the Council's lead authority on the relevant law and professional practice in the work area and develop
relevant policies
To provide specialist advice to senior officers, members and committees on all issues across the environmental
protection team.
To be an effective part of the Public Protection management team reporting to the head of service.
To plan, develop, lead, review, monitor and evaluate specific projects as required.
To deputise for the head of service as required.
For specific duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Role Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification (such as BSc Degree in Environmental Health) or an equivalent degree from an accredited university.
- Requirement to maintain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health completing the relevant hours of CPD each year.
- Significant post qualification experienced required (at least 5 years).
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
- Knowledge of the Local Air Quality Management framework.
- Level 4 or 5 in management.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist and up to date environmental protection knowledge and ability to lead a team and advise council members.
- Management experience and leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with high levels of literacy and communication skills.
- Knowledge of wider national and corporate issues and ability to contribute to national and corporate agendas.
- Experience of managing data (including financial), and IT literate
- Excellent diplomacy skills - being able to deal with difficult people and to diffuse difficult situations.
- Political acumen needed for this post.
- Evidence of High level of legal knowledge and training both in legal process and in a number of specialist areas of law.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification (such as BSc Degree in Environmental Health) or an equivalent degree from an accredited university.
- Requirement to maintain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health completing the relevant hours of CPD each year.
- Significant post qualification experienced required (at least 5 years).
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
- Knowledge of the Local Air Quality Management framework.
- Level 4 or 5 in management.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist and up to date environmental protection knowledge and ability to lead a team and advise council members.
- Management experience and leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with high levels of literacy and communication skills.
- Knowledge of wider national and corporate issues and ability to contribute to national and corporate agendas.
- Experience of managing data (including financial), and IT literate
- Excellent diplomacy skills - being able to deal with difficult people and to diffuse difficult situations.
- Political acumen needed for this post.
- Evidence of High level of legal knowledge and training both in legal process and in a number of specialist areas of law.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
