Sian James

Sian James is an experienced Environmental Health Manager currently overseeing the Environmental Health service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council since May 2022. Previous roles include Team Manager of Neighbourhood Services at Vale of Glamorgan Council and Team Leader (Pollution Control) at Cardiff Council. Sian also held positions as a Senior Environmental Health Officer and Environmental Health Officer focusing on food safety, housing standards, and public health legislation. Earlier experience includes specialized roles in pollution control and environmental permitting at Cyngor Gwynedd Council and Dwyfor District Council. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Public Leadership from Cardiff University, multiple diplomas in Management and Leadership, and a BSc in Environmental Health from Cardiff Metropolitan University, complemented by a diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control from the Institute of Acoustics.