Head of Environmental Health

Location:Newry, Mourne and Down
Pay Rate:£27.60 per hour
Contract Type:Full-time | Temporary

About the Role

You will 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. The role combines enforcement, education, team supervision, and strategic planning to protect public health and ensure compliance with legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety

• Manage inspections, food hygiene ratings and complaints

• Oversee sampling programmes and infectious disease investigations

• Approve premises and support the fishing industry

Health & Safety at Work

• Lead investigations into workplace accidents and complaints

• Coordinate safety campaigns and partnerships with external agencies

• Ensure compliance at caravan sites and sports grounds

Consumer Protection

• Oversee risk-based inspections and complaint handling

• Manage product safety programmes and partnership initiatives

Service Delivery and Performance

• Drive improvements, ensure statutory compliance, and meet performance targets

• Manage budgets, funding, reporting, and returns

Leadership and Engagement

• Manage and develop staff, address attendance and performance issues

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in Environmental Health

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice

• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational abilities