Regulatory Services Manager

Fermanagh & Omagh District CouncilEnniskillenFull-time

Location: Enniskillen or Omagh

However, the postholder will be expected to travel between the Enniskillen and Omagh bases to meet the needs and requirements of the service.

Directorate: Community and Wellbeing

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: PO 8; SCP 48–51; £60,208–£63,838 per annum

Key Purpose of the Post:

To support the Head of Service in the development and implementation of strategic priorities across all areas of the service, ensuring these priorities are effectively translated into operational delivery within each function. This includes:

• Supporting the operational management and coordination of the functional areas which presently includes Food, Consumer Protection, Health and Safety, Licensing, Water, Animal Welfare and Dog Control, Home and Energy

Safety, Enforcement, Planning, Building Control

• Implementing and maintaining appropriate measures to ensure effective performance management, continuous improvement, and service transformation

• Assisting in leading and delivering transformational change of the service and wider organisation integration

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operational management of the service, including the line management of staff

• To support the Head of Service in delivery of organisational change and transformation of the service

• Assist in implementing the Council’s Performance Management and Improvement processes to help embed a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

• To assist the Head of Service to identify, allocate, monitor and approve expenditure in relation to the departmental budget and review and assess resources on a regular basis

• To attend meetings as required and advise the Head of Service of action considered appropriate to ensure compliance with the statutory functions of the Council

• To provide support, guidance and advice to staff on legal, technical and enforcement issues where necessary

• To provide assistance to the Head of Service in management of Water Quality Staff at relevant offices across the West, to include management of Health and Safety arrangements and administrative processes

• To assist with managing the administrative operations of the service in conjunction with the Administrative Manager

• To provide a research, development and co-ordination capacity for the Head of Service in relation to the development of the community plan, council corporate plan, department business/service plans

• To prepare and coordinate the preparation of appropriate reports and submissions on behalf of the service as necessary and assist the Head of Service with formulating comments and recommendations on consultations forwarded to the Council from various bodies

• To coordinate the collection of information for all Access to Information requests, ensuring responses are issued within statutory deadlines, and to oversee the management of information systems, including records retention and disposal

• To contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of service delivery via business/service plans and service/business continuity plans

• To assist the Head of Service in sourcing opportunities for external funding and investment and prepare and submit appropriate funding applications and prepare business cases, where required

• Participate in the recruitment and appraisal of staff in accordance with Council’s employment policies and contribute to performance management processes

• To effectively manage and safeguard the service’s resources – human, financial, legal, ICT, assets and property

• To engage with internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the service

• To be responsible for co-ordinating training of Students to ensure completion of their practical training and learning portfolio to include liaison with third level education establishments

• To contribute to the delivery of customer focused services which are efficient and effective and lead to achievement of departmental objectives, including coordination of customer engagement and feedback processes

• Respond to and participate in out of hours activities

General

• To ensure full compliance with all Health and Safety at Work legislation in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety at Work policy and all associated procedures and guidance and to be an advocate for high standards of

Health and Safety performance

• To implement the Council’s Human Resources policies and procedures

• To comply with all the Council’s Policies and Procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct and the Employee and Councillor Working Relationship Protocol

• To promote the Council’s equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as both an employer and a service provider

• To implement all Financial and Procurement policies and procedures and assist the Head of Service with financial management

• To undertake the duties of the post at all times in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

• The postholder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties as required

Essential Criteria

• Hold a degree or an equivalent qualification in a regulatory discipline, along with at least two years of management experience to include:

a) Leading the management and operations of a function, department, or service area

b) Building strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting effective collaboration

c) Supporting the development and implementation of strategies and policies to enhance efficiency

d) Enforcement related activities and making informed decisions

General

• A relevant assessment exercise or presentation may be required as part of the selection process

• The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references from two referees (one of which should be from the present or previous employer)

• A satisfactory standard of attendance, conduct and performance in carrying out the duties of the post

• The satisfactory completion of a probationary period of six months

• The terms of the Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme

• The production of evidence of educational and/or professional qualifications as listed on the Application Form

• A medical report by the Council’s Medical Examiner which confirms fitness for employment in the position

• A satisfactory receipt of a Basic Access NI Disclosure Certificate

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