Regulatory services manager

Regulatory Services Manager Hove Town Hall, BN3 3BR Temp for 3 months initially - possibilities to extend GBP28.30 per hour PAYE Full time - Monday to Friday - 9:00 - 17:00 Tate are working with a leading council to recruit for a Regulatory Services Manager to come in and hit the ground running. Please look at the below details and if the role is something you are qualified to do, please apply and we will get back to you as soon as we can! Core Accountabilities To develop and ensure effective delivery of statutory functions including animal welfare, emergencies resilience, environmental protection, food safety, infectious disease investigation and control, licensing, pest control, trading standards, health and safety enforcement within a quality assured system, developing relevant policies and appropriate standards for the provision of a comprehensive service. As an environmental health practitioner, trading standards officer or registered safety practitioner, providing a lead and service of professional advice to all staff; establish objectives, organise, communicate and motivate officers and measure, evaluate and manage staff by setting and enforcing professional and corporate standards. To monitor and manage relevant service budgets to agreed standards in compliance with financial regulations, legislation, policies and standards and identify, innovate and deliver service delivery solutions to develop relevant income streams. To draft service plans and monitor the plan against specified targets and performance indicators and development and deliver of relevant statutory plans and corporate strategies in relation to: emergency resilience, food regulation, health safety regulation, licensing, trading standards, animal welfare charter, regulation of investigatory powers (surveillance), enforcement policies and to produce and present these plans for relevant committees To be the technical lead for all services in scope and represent the companies, regional and national interest, policy, and partnership groups. To ensure the provision of professional advice on relevant emergencies resilience, environmental health, licensing, and trading standards service areas to Elected Members and provide technical support to members of relevant committees, members oversight groups and Corporate Modernisation Board. To have a high degree of autonomy to devise, develop and implement imminent resolutions to service challenges as they arise and provide strategic leadership to ensure public health, the environment, the local economy and the Council #39;s reputation is protected. Maintain effective partnerships with residents, businesses, other enforcement agencies and the third sector to promote a fair and safe trading environment, protect public health and ensure the provision of user led services, providing clear direction on the role of Regulatory Services To provide a framework of advice and assistance to businesses and consumers to ensure a compliant, effective, fair and safe commercial environment is maintained. To maximise the impact of Regulatory Services enforcement actively through local and national media. To consider reports on criminal infringements and civil breaches and determine whether formal action should be instituted Provide cover for other Regulatory Services Managers and deputise for the Head of Safer Communities where appropriate. Experience needed Significant experience of managing at a senior level within a local authority regulatory function including statutory functions. Experience of working in a high pressured, political environment, dealing with elected members and presenting at formal meetings within relevant fields Significant experience of providing high quality technical information to several audiences Proven experience of leading and managing diverse multi-disciplinary, professional teams with the ability to motivate and develop staff to improve performance and meet agreed targets. Proven experience of leading change and implementing strategies and policies to improve services. Proven experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including a proven track record of successfully working with and advising Members on a wide range of public protection issues. Proven experience of managing budgets and resources, complex budgets and developing robust accountancy systems. Partnership working with statutory bodies, responsible authorities, stakeholders, businesses, residents, their associations and representatives. Recent experience of managing change At least three years experience of managing a multi -disciplinary team Educated to degree standard or equivalent qualification in environmental health, licensing or trading standards Up to date in depth environmental health or trading standards knowledge- including CPD as required by the Trading Standards Institute, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or Food Standards Agency. Expert knowledge of legislation and good practice of either civil contingencies, public health, trading standards, licensing or environmental health In depth knowledge of quality management and systems and able to demonstrate an understanding of ways of measuring the quality of services. In depth knowledge of the working of council committees Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. 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