Join us at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and lead the delivery of high-quality regulatory services that make a real difference to our community.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Regulatory Services Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio including environmental health (environmental protection, food safety, health and safety, housing standards), licensing, and parking.  This is a senior leadership role within our Environment and Community Services team, managing 5 direct reports and a total team of 44 staff.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop a customer-focused, efficient and accessible regulatory service.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and adoption of best practice.
• Manage budgets, resources, and performance to deliver value for money.
• Provide strategic and professional advice on environmental health, licensing, and traffic engineering.
• Represent the council internally and externally, building strong partnerships.
• Drive service improvement and innovation, contributing to council-wide plans and objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Environmental Health or equivalent professional qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEH).
• Significant senior management experience in regulatory services or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Political awareness and experience working in a political environment.

Why join us?

At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services and supporting our staff to thrive. You’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements.