Team Manager - Environment
Location
Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/24/2026
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£41,700
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Description
Job Description
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester. LE3 8RA
Salary: £55,443 - £61,116 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Pay award pending
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15th July 2026
Interview Date(s): W/C 10th August- Date TBC
We’re recruiting a Team Manager - Environment within the Environment and Waste Policy and Strategy Group to lead on the delivery of the Council’s Climate Resilience Delivery Plan.
You will be working with colleagues across the organisation and with partners to help us achieve our environmental commitments. As well as having current technical knowledge, we’re looking for someone who works well with other people and can use their influence to get things done.
About The Role
You will be responsible for the development of strategies and policies for the environment and our changing climate as well as developing and delivering projects which help to deliver the Council’s environmental commitments.
You will manage a small, committed team delivering projects that contribute to meeting the aims of the Council’s Environment Strategy and Climate Resilience Delivery Plan.
You will be a self-starter who demonstrates our corporate values of positivity, flexibility, trust & respect, and openness & transparency.
This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester. LE3 8RA
Salary: £55,443 - £61,116 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Pay award pending
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 15th July 2026
Interview Date(s): W/C 10th August- Date TBC
We’re recruiting a Team Manager - Environment within the Environment and Waste Policy and Strategy Group to lead on the delivery of the Council’s Climate Resilience Delivery Plan.
You will be working with colleagues across the organisation and with partners to help us achieve our environmental commitments. As well as having current technical knowledge, we’re looking for someone who works well with other people and can use their influence to get things done.
About The Role
You will be responsible for the development of strategies and policies for the environment and our changing climate as well as developing and delivering projects which help to deliver the Council’s environmental commitments.
You will manage a small, committed team delivering projects that contribute to meeting the aims of the Council’s Environment Strategy and Climate Resilience Delivery Plan.
You will be a self-starter who demonstrates our corporate values of positivity, flexibility, trust & respect, and openness & transparency.
This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Have a degree in an appropriate subject (or equivalent work experience on a relevant environmental area) and evidence of continued learning and development and have knowledge of environmental management and climate change including legislative requirements.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Vicky Cormie, Head of Service – Environment and Waste Commissioning
Telephone: 0116 305 7291
Email: vicky.cormie@leics.gov.uk
How To Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support .
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions .
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support .
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions .
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us