Job Description

Education & Enforcement Manager (Public Sector)
VANRATH are excited to be working closely to support with the role of a Education & Enforcement Manager for a well established client within the local authority. This is initially a 6 month assignment, which has scope for a permanent position for the right candidate!
Responsibilities
The post holder will responsible to lead and manage the Client's education, enforcement, dog control and animal welfare functions. This includes delivering high-quality services that meet statutory obligations and align with the Council's Waste Management Strategy, recycling targets, and environmental improvement objectives. The role involves proactive leadership, staff supervision, cross-departmental collaboration, and ongoing service development.
Education and Environmental Awareness

• Design, promote, and deliver educational and awareness programmes targeting householders, schools, businesses, and community groups to improve recycling and reduce environmental harm.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet Northern Ireland Waste Management Strategy objectives.
• Evaluate public engagement campaigns (e.g. Anti-Dog Fouling, Recycling Week), benchmarking for improvement.
• Monitor legislation and policy changes, advising on implications for environmental initiatives.

Enforcement, Dog Control and Animal Welfare

• Manage statutory functions for litter enforcement, dog control and licensing, and animal welfare.
• Lead and support teams of Enforcement Officers and Dog Wardens, ensuring effective patrols and enforcement activities.
• Oversee case files and evidence gathering for legal proceedings, working with Legal Services as required.
• Manage complaints, FOIs, and press enquiries in line with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant dog control orders and manage on-call/emergency response systems.

Team Management and Leadership

• Provide direction, supervision and performance management for team members.
• Ensure employee development, training, and induction align with role and statutory requirements.
• Maintain HR and operational records, oversee rotas and leave planning.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive working environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience managing environmental education, enforcement, or similar regulatory services.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of waste, recycling, and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication, project management, and partnership working skills.
• Ability to interpret policy and legislation to inform strategy and operations.

Remuneration
Circa 43,693 plus pension, holiday pay and discount benefits.
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector jobs in Newry or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock.
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