Health Protection Manager

About the role

Lead, influence and make a difference Test Valley is a great place to live, work and visit, and we are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Health Protection Team and help shape the future of Environmental Health services across the borough. As Health Protection Manager, you will be a key member of the Environmental Health Management Team, providing leadership across the wider Environmental Health Service while leading a dedicated team responsible for food safety, workplace health and safety, infectious disease control, licensing functions and pest control. You will work closely with the Head of Environmental Health to ensure services are effective, resilient and focused on delivering positive outcomes for residents, communities and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health Protection Team.
• Provide leadership across the wider Environmental Health Service.
• Lead a dedicated team responsible for food safety, workplace health and safety, infectious disease control, licensing functions, and pest control.
• Work closely with the Head of Environmental Health to ensure services are effective, resilient and focused on delivering positive outcomes for residents, communities and businesses.
• Attend the office on a regular basis.
• Carry out site visits across the borough as required.

Qualifications

Qualified Environmental Health Officer (relevant professional qualification).

Skills

• Proven track record of leadership.
• Substantial experience in health protection functions, particularly food safety and health and safety enforcement.
• Politically aware and customer‑focused.
• Comfortable working in a complex and dynamic regulatory environment.
• Commitment to public service and embodying the Council’s values and behaviours.
• Ability to develop people and create an environment where they can thrive.

Requirements

• Hold a driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to work agile/hybrid, including regular office attendance and site visits across the borough.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements including the ability to work from home; Disability Confident Employer policy.

Pay

£52,866 – £57,891 per annum (Grade 10)

Schedule

Full‑time, Permanent position with hybrid/agile working (office attendance required and ability to work from home)