Head Of Environmental Health

Newry, Mourne & District CouncilDownpatrick, DownPO6, SCP 42 - 45, currently £53,460 - £56,730 per annumPermanent
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Job Summary

The Head of Environmental Health - Commercial will be responsible for the assisting the Assistant Director of Health and Well Being in developing and implementing the relevant strategies of the Council, within their areas of responsibility. In this capacity, the post-holder will provide clear direction and support to their section(s). They will be responsible for the effective management of services that come under their control in the pursuit of service excellence and value for money. The postholder will support transformational change within the Directorate / Section ensuring and implementing integration of new and current functions and responsibilities. They will assist in the delivery of high quality services across the Department by using performance management to drive continuous improvement and by effectively using the Council’s resources.

Hours of work 
36 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment 
Permanent.

Work Pattern
Flexi 36 hours Monday to Friday. 
Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice.

Location
Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick.

Salary 
Scale PO6, SCP 42 - 45, currently £53,460 - £56,730 per annum based on a 36-hour week (pro rata to hours worked),

The closing date for applications is Monday the 17th of August 2026

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