Lead Officer - Domestic Nuisance and EP Public Health at Thurrock Council

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

61638.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Leadership, Environmental Protection, Public Health Knowledge, Communication, Report Writing, Supervision, Technical Monitoring, Organizational Skills, Legislation Knowledge, Complaint Management, Planning Consultation, Licensing Consultation, Workload Management, Team Support, Investigation Skills, DBS Check

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Lead Officer – Domestic Nuisance and EP Public Health Band: G Salary: £53,460 to £61,638 per annum Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week The post holder will be responsible for ensuring domestic nuisance and Environmental Protection (EP) public health responsibilities / statutory duties are effectively completed on behalf of the council, and that the team meets its performance targets in this area. You must be a good leader with comprehensive EP domestic nuisance and public health knowledge to effectively support, lead and supervise ward area officers within the team. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that ward area officers follow robust operating procedures and keep these under routine review. You will need to stay up to date with relevant EP legislation / guidance to inform the EP Team Manager where changes are required. The post holder will supervise service requests, complaint and Information Matters responses to ensure relevant government and department deadlines are met. You will supervise ward area officer planning and licensing consultation responses and ensure the competent use and effective maintenance of the team’s domestic nuisance scientific / technical monitoring equipment. You will need to be an excellent communicator with the ability to effectively organise workloads on your own. You will need comprehensive computer skills and be able to effectively deliver verbal communications. Excellent report writing skills and the ability to create / oversee comprehensive prosecution files is a paramount requirement for this role. At times the post holder will be required to supervise the investigation of domestic nuisance / public health work outside of normal working hours, attend relevant professional’s meetings to represent the team, and support the EP Team Manager when requested. Essential Qualification(s): You must hold the Environmental Health BSc or MSc qualification and be able to demonstrate current and comprehensive experience of the Environmental Protection intervention area. DBS: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced Level is required for this role. Key Dates: Redeployment Only: 30th October 2025 Internal & External: 16th November 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information Peter Reynolds – Environmental Protection Team Manager preynolds@thurrock.gov.uk To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” Where the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example

Responsibilities

The post holder will ensure that domestic nuisance and Environmental Protection public health responsibilities are effectively completed on behalf of the council. They will supervise ward area officers and ensure compliance with operating procedures and performance targets.