Environmental Protection Manager

Salary

£53,460 – £58,886

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

31 days paid AL pro rata for part time staff, Flexi Scheme available for most positions, Excellent contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work, Health & Wellness checks, Store discounts, gym membership discount

Date posted

09/07/2026

Job reference

ENVY26N003

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Protection Manager within our Environmental Health service.

The postholder will be responsible for leading the Council’s Environmental Protection team, responsible for services including statutory nuisance, dog control, contaminated land, animal licensing, air quality and private water supplies. The postholder will also be the lead officer for the newly procured environmental enforcement contract and is a key link role with West Sussex County Council on developing sustainable transport infrastructure.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Environmental Health professional, committed to delivering customer focussed Environment Health services and the enforcement of environmental legislation. A Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control is desirable qualification for the role. This will be an opportunity to develop your analytical and policy development skills. The role is hugely varied and high profile with extensive member engagement, including via the council’s Environment Panel and Cabinet.

For an informal discussion, please contact Tom Day, Divisional Manager, on 01243 534854 or tday@chichester.gov.uk

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th August.

Employee benefits include:

Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme

Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays

Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year

Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options

Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives

Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme

Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership

Payment of your main professional subscription fee.

Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training

Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR team to assist you.