Job Information
Role of the job
This is an existing role with exciting and significant opportunities to help shape and develop the delivery of regulatory and associated activities, to help support and promote a fair-trading environment, thriving economy and high standards of building design and safety. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated manager to work within our regulatory functions remit. The post holder will report to the Head of Public Protection and will be expected to make an active contribution to the overall development of services, people and the culture within the service.
This is a permanent position, based within the Public Protection Service, which sits within a directorate with Fire and Rescue, Corporate Health and Safety and Civil Contingences. The Public Protection function is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of regulatory and enforcement activities, which are delivered across two business units, Business Compliance and Public Safety, and Public Health Protection.
You will have an understanding of local authority regulatory functions and will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the following teams:
Trading Standards and Animal Health
Licensing
Building Control and Land Charges
Pest Control
You will also provide leadership and direction for the Business Compliance and Public Safety Unit.
You will act as a positive member of the Public Protection Senior Officer Group, encouraging collaboration and enthusiasm for effective management, inspiring a culture that delivers results and service excellence, promoting the NCC values and brand. Develop and manage key relationships with both internal and external partners, including Balance, Fresh and local and regional professional bodies.
We are looking for someone who is bold, creative and an agile thinker who can help us move forwards and innovate, and ensure we work in the smartest way possible.
The position is based at our main office at West Hartford Business Park, Cramlington. Currently the service operates a hybrid system in terms of days in and out of the office.
A comprehensive knowledge and future challenges in the field of regulatory services
Relevant degree or relevant professional qualification and evidence of continual professional development.
A strong record of demonstratable achievements at senior level in an organisation of comparable size and complexity to NCC in the strategic management and delivery of regulatory services.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Darin Wilson (darin.wilson@northumberland.gov.uk ) or call 07766 785695 for an informal discussion
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about NCC, please visit our website.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
Car leasing scheme
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
