Location
Central London / Field-Based / Remote (UK-Wide)
Hours
Flexible hours with remote working options
Salary
Up to £55,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
About the Role
Shield Safety Group, one of the UK's leading Environmental Health and Safety Consultancies, is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Consultancy Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs). This senior role reports directly to the Head of Consultancy and is pivotal in shaping strategic delivery and client impact across retail, hospitality, leisure, and food manufacturing sectors. You will provide expert guidance to embed robust compliance systems and help clients achieve best-in-class Food Safety and Health & Safety performance. Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team, managing delivery of consultancy services in Food Safety, Fire Safety and Health & Safety, acting as a trusted advisor to major UK clients, ensuring consultancy output is practical and commercially aligned, collaborating with internal teams to support business growth, maintaining quality and governance standards, supporting CPD pathways, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
About Shield Safety
With over 20 years of industry experience, Shield Safety supports thousands of businesses nationwide, including major retail and hospitality brands such as Tesco, ASDA, YO! Sushi, Radisson Hotels, and KFC. The company is committed to making Every Day Safer by simplifying compliance, improving safety culture, and delivering measurable results. Shield Safety offers a friendly, inclusive culture with regular team events and a strong reputation for client retention and excellence.
What We Offer
Competitive salary up to £55,000 plus £5,000 car allowance, 33 days' holiday including bank holidays (with option to purchase additional days), flexible hours and remote working options, Healthcare Cash Plan (dental, optical, physio, hospital cover), 5% employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, CPD support, funded professional memberships, and strong progression pathways.
Experience
Proven leadership experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams of Environmental Health Practitioners. Strong background in Health & Safety, Food Safety, or Environmental Health consultancy. Experience working with major UK clients in retail, hospitality, leisure, or food manufacturing sectors. Comfortable with remote and UK-wide field-based working. Skilled in reporting to senior leadership and supporting organisational strategy.
About You
Confident communicator able to translate technical Environmental Health advice into clear business solutions. Strong client relationship skills with excellent commercial awareness. Motivated to lead and mentor a team while driving high-impact improvements in safety performance. Forward-thinking and strategic in approach.
Qualifications
Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (CIEH Registered, Chartered, EHRB or EHORB).
