Do you want your next role to be as unique as the community you serve?
The Council of the Isles of Scilly is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Regulatory Services to lead and shape a small multi-disciplinary team across one of the UK’s most distinctive local authorities. This is a rare opportunity to live and work in a unique setting while making a meaningful impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of our island community.
About the Role
As Head of Regulatory Services, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio including Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Animal Health, Corporate Health and Safety, and more. This is a front-line leadership position that requires both strategic vision and hands-on operational expertise.
You will be the Council’s expert in ensuring compliance, safety, and public protection – covering everything from food hygiene to private water supply regulations. You’ll manage the team, oversee contracts, liaise with key stakeholders, and directly influence council-wide policy.
About You
The successful candidate will be a qualified Environmental Health professional (EHRB registered), with Chartered Status through CIEH and IOSH. You’ll bring a strong track record in senior regulatory leadership, a thorough understanding of legal frameworks, and practical experience in enforcement, team development, and driving service improvement with limited resources.
To be a success in this role, you will thrive in small, agile teams and can balance competing priorities while inspiring confidence in colleagues, elected members, strategic partners, and the community across all five islands.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of all regulatory services including Environmental Health, Trading Standards (via contract), and Public Health.
- Act as the Council’s Statutory Officer for Corporate Health & Safety.
- Provide expert guidance and drive service innovation across a broad range of legal and regulatory areas.
- Collaborate with local businesses, residents, government agencies, and regional networks.
- Develop and manage plans, budgets, audits, inspections, and performance data.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and national frameworks (e.g. FSA standards).
Why Join Us?
- Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful and unique locations
- Lead services with genuine community impact
- Shape strategic policy while staying hands-on
- Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a collaborative, supportive environment
We offer a variety of benefits including:
- Employee Benefits platform offering discounts on 100’s or retailers
- A generous holiday entitlement of 27 days annual holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- A defined benefit pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Generous relocation allowance for the right candidate
How to Apply
To find out more or please contact Nicola Stinson on nicola.stinson@scilly.gov.uk
To apply, please complete an application form and return to humanresources@scilly.gov.uk
Assistance in finding accommodation may be provided
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Please submit completed applications to humanresources@scilly.gov.uk or:
Human Resources
Council of the Isles of Scilly
Town Hall
St Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0NA
Please note that canvassing of Members or Officers will disqualify you from consideration.
If you require this application pack in an alternative language, in larger text, Braille, easy read or in an audio format, please email diversity@scilly.gov.uk or telephone 0300 1234 105.