Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is a customer-focused, ambitious, and dynamic organisation which is committed to supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.
We are looking for a senior leader to help us maximise the opportunities ahead, while also making sure the Council is prepared for the challenges facing local government.
The Council is seeking a Head of Regulatory Services and Community Safety, a senior role within the organisation which is part of our Corporate Leadership Team.
The Regulatory Services teams help local businesses comply with the relevant legislation in the environmental, food, licensing and health and safety fields. We take a proactive and supportive approach to working with businesses in Charnwood to help them succeed and prosper, aligning with our corporate priority to create a thriving local economy.
Community Safety is the other element to this key position. Keeping our communities safe is the responsibility of several agencies, and this role is pivotal in developing, nurturing, and shaping the positive, proactive relationships we have with key partners in Charnwood.
About Charnwood
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.
Charnwood is located in the centre of the country with rail, road, and air links to the rest of the nation and the world beyond. Our investment brand inCharnwood describes the borough as being at the centre of innovation.
Our economy is increasingly diversifying, leveraging the incredible research that flows from the world-class Loughborough University and our science and technology-related industries. Charnwood also has a wide ranging-portfolio of physical, cultural, and social assets, with many levers of sustainable and inclusive growth at our disposal.
There are a range of exciting developments and regeneration opportunities which will help create high-quality jobs and ensure continued economic prosperity.
Benefits of working with us
There are many benefits to working with us. The Council offers generous annual leave of between 27 and 32 days of leave (depending on grade and length of service) plus bank holidays; agile working for many roles; opportunities for professional development linked to many roles and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to promote a disability-confident culture. To find out more about our Disability Confident commitments including reasonable adjustments and the guaranteed interview scheme.
Read more about our Disability Confidence Commitments
We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.
Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
This is a permanent, full-time role (37 hours a week) and the salary grade is: Grade JNC C (SCP 58-61) £63,062 to £67,221. The closing date for applications is February 22, 2023.
Last updated: Fri 3rd March, 2023 @ 14:00