Havant Plaza Flex
Environmental Health
Full time
Permanent - FT

We have an exciting opportunity at Havant Borough Council for a Licensing and Animal Welfare Team Leader.  

Based in our modern Plaza building in Havant, with easy access to transport links and local shops, we offer a flexible working environment with attendance in the office combined with some remote working dependent on the requirements of the service.

We’re currently seeking a dynamic and customer focused individual to lead and direct a team of administrative and enforcement officers, covering a range of local authority licensing and animal related matters within the delegation of Environmental Health.

Your role will develop and review Council policies and procedures in line with statutory and local requirements, taking account of Government legislation and guidance, case law, local challenges and views of residents and customers.

To ensure the efficient and effective administration of all licensing and animal functions.

To grant licences, issue permits and acknowledge notices under relevant delegated authority.

To provide management information on the delivery of the function (both financial and other). 

  To support the Environmental Health Manager and deputise for them from time to time, within their specific area of expertise.

You’ll need to be educated to the minimum of degree level or evidence equivalent experience, and or training.

Evidence of excellent knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks, key issues and working practices relevant to local authority licensing.

Experience in a senior/supervisory role, and managing teams – including but not restricted to training, appraising, and developing staff.

Practical knowledge and evidence of successful case management across all key areas of work, including taxis and private hire, Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, and other similar statutory licensing regimes.

Experience of taking a wide range of enforcement actions, including review of premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

Experience in the use of IT systems/software e.g. MS office suite, licensing database system(s).

You will need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and the ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative and be flexible and receptive.

You will need experience of working in a fast-paced front-line service, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate good presentation and interpersonal skills to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively at all levels and to a variety of audiences.

But above all else if you’re a team player that can operate on their own initiative, have excellent interpersonal skills and the aptitude to deliver an outstanding service with the ability to support, lead, motivate and empower individuals particularly through times of change, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Hold a full clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle with business insurance.  
• Be able to travel to various locations and the ability to work unsociable hours, if necessary. 
• Have an enhanced DBS check.

Why Choose Us?

We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges andopportunities and are committed to developing our people through training, qualifications andsupport to offer a varied experience.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we offer 26days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years, with flexible and family friendly working policies(dependent on service need). 

In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a competitive salary, support for your continuous professional development, generous annual leave, free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more. Take a look at our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact David Fitzgerald on 02392 446361 or via email david.fitzgerald@havant.gov.uk.

To apply 

Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful. https://havantboroughcouncil.livevacancies.co.uk/#/.  Please ensure you read the Role Profile to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 10 July 2023. 

Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.