Environmental Protection Manager

Environmental Protection Manager

Grade: H H1 £ 53,460 – H3 £ 58,886 (pay award pending)

Hours: 37

Closing Date: 24th July 2026

Interview date: 4th August 2026

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 or

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.