Craig Sharp
Chief Officer (Environmental Health) at Preston City Council- Claim this Profile
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Simon Neighbour
Craig has proved to be a remarkable boss, mentor and coach. In his role as Deputy Director he has developed a deep understanding of the particular issues faced by each of his services while being able to quickly apply his knowledge and experience to novel situations. He takes a collaborative approach to clearly defining and rationalising objectives and goals while retaining accountability, drawing on his skills to operate at a strategic and tactical level. His highly developed analytical skills enable him to pragmatically explore and evaluate business risks, while his broad range of capabilities allow him to apply a tailored mix of attributes to achieve the right outcome.
Simon Neighbour
Craig has proved to be a remarkable boss, mentor and coach. In his role as Deputy Director he has developed a deep understanding of the particular issues faced by each of his services while being able to quickly apply his knowledge and experience to novel situations. He takes a collaborative approach to clearly defining and rationalising objectives and goals while retaining accountability, drawing on his skills to operate at a strategic and tactical level. His highly developed analytical skills enable him to pragmatically explore and evaluate business risks, while his broad range of capabilities allow him to apply a tailored mix of attributes to achieve the right outcome.
Simon Neighbour
Craig has proved to be a remarkable boss, mentor and coach. In his role as Deputy Director he has developed a deep understanding of the particular issues faced by each of his services while being able to quickly apply his knowledge and experience to novel situations. He takes a collaborative approach to clearly defining and rationalising objectives and goals while retaining accountability, drawing on his skills to operate at a strategic and tactical level. His highly developed analytical skills enable him to pragmatically explore and evaluate business risks, while his broad range of capabilities allow him to apply a tailored mix of attributes to achieve the right outcome.
Simon Neighbour
Craig has proved to be a remarkable boss, mentor and coach. In his role as Deputy Director he has developed a deep understanding of the particular issues faced by each of his services while being able to quickly apply his knowledge and experience to novel situations. He takes a collaborative approach to clearly defining and rationalising objectives and goals while retaining accountability, drawing on his skills to operate at a strategic and tactical level. His highly developed analytical skills enable him to pragmatically explore and evaluate business risks, while his broad range of capabilities allow him to apply a tailored mix of attributes to achieve the right outcome.
Credentials
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Certificate of Registration
Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB)Jul, 1987- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Preston City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Officer (Environmental Health)
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2020 - Present
Strategic leadership of the City's Environmental Health Services
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Deputy Director Development
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2018 - 2020
Deputy Director of Development including strategic leadership of the City's Environmental Health Services. Lead officer on public health working in partnership with agencies and communities to improve and protect health. Wider management of the City Council via membership of the Corporate Management Team.The Development Directorate consists of City Growth and Planning Policy, Environmental Health Services, Development Control, Building Control.
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Deputy Director Environment
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2015 - 2018
Deputy Director of Environment including strategic leadership of the City's Environmental Health Services. Lead officer on public health working in partnership with agencies and communities to improve and protect health. Wider management of the City Council via membership of the Corporate Management Team.The Environment Directorate consists of Environmental Health Services, Parks and Grounds Maintenance, Street Cleansing Services, Refuse Collection & Recycling, Estates Management, and Engineering Services. Show less
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Assistant Director / Chief Environmental Health Officer
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2004 - 2015
Strategic leadership of the City's Environmental Health Services.Lead officer WHO Healthy City programme. Chair Preston Strategic Partnership Health and Wellbeing and Environmental Thematic Working Groups.Environmental health regulatory services include licensing; food safety; housing standards; environmental protection; occupational health & safety; responsible dog ownership. Environmental health direct services include cemetery and crematorium; pest control; home disabled facilities adaptions; warm homes and home energy efficiency. Show less
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Health & Safety Group Leader
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1999 - 2004
Operational management of the Council's occupational health & safety and animal welfare regulatory services. ISO9000 quality management lead assessor. EFQM Excellence Model assessor.
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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Protection and Health Promotion Teams Leader
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1993 - 1998
Operational management of the Council's environmental protection services and health promotion services. Specialist pollution control officer dealing with air quality, contaminated land and noise. Operational management of the Council's environmental protection services and health promotion services. Specialist pollution control officer dealing with air quality, contaminated land and noise.
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Blackpool Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior / Environmental Health Officer
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1987 - 1992
Senior food hygiene officer; senior health & safety at work inspector; housing standards officer; community hygiene and environmental protection officer. Senior food hygiene officer; senior health & safety at work inspector; housing standards officer; community hygiene and environmental protection officer.
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Lancaster University
MSc Strategic Leadership -
2003 - 2006
The University of Salford
Postgraduate Diploma Occupational Safety and Health -
1990 - 1992
University of Central Lancashire
Postgraduate Diploma Management Studies -
1988 - 1989
The University of Salford
Graduate Diploma, Air Pollution Control -
1987 - 1988
Liverpool John Moores University
Graduate Diploma, Acoustics and Noise Control -
1983 - 1987
University of the West of England
BSc (Hons) Environmental Health
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