Public Protection Team Manager 

We are passionate about improving the lives and living standards of all our residents and visitors and protecting the public and environment from harm. This role represents an exciting opportunity for a talented manager to lead and develop all the functions within the Public Protection Service in accordance with statutory requirements as well as in keeping with council policies and objectives.

This is a new role bringing environmental protection and environmental health services together for the first time so this will be a real opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact across the district. The job pack provides greater detail regarding the areas of responsibility, and the role also has a particular responsibility for private sector housing, Port Health at East Midlands Airport and events such as Download. 

•          36.25 hrs per week

•          Salary Band I £52,413 - £56,687per annum

•          Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working (based at Whitwick Business Centre, Coalville)

•          34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years Local Government service

•          Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

•          Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

•          Continued training and development opportunities 

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Paul Sanders (Head of Community Services) [email protected]  or 01530 454832, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers  Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected]  if you have any questions. 

Closing Date: 21st December 2025