Our Local Authority client based in Nottinghamshire is searching for an Environmental Protection Officer to join their growing team. They are looking for an individual to come on a contract basis for an initial 3-month period, with the possibility of extension. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy Environmental Health service, undertaking a varied caseload across environmental protection and regulatory functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate statutory nuisance complaints, including noise, smoke and other environmental matters.
- Undertake environmental health investigations and gather evidence in accordance with relevant legislation.
- Respond to planning consultations and provide technical environmental health advice.
- Prepare reports, letters, notices and other formal documentation.
- Support contaminated land investigations and associated enquiries.
- Assist with Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) activities.
- Support the regulation of permitted processes under Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) legislation.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments, external agencies and partner organisations.
- Maintain accurate case records and utilise relevant databases and systems.
- Attend site visits, meetings and court proceedings where required.
Required Experience
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Protection or Environmental Health team.
- Experience investigating statutory nuisance complaints and environmental health matters.
- Experience preparing technical reports, formal correspondence and enforcement documentation.
- Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and enforcement procedures.
- Experience responding to planning consultations.
- Experience managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience dealing with challenging or confrontational situations.
- Experience working collaboratively with external agencies and partners.
- Competent use of Microsoft Office applications and case management databases.
Desirable (optional)
- Experience undertaking contaminated land investigations.
- Experience with Local Air Quality Management and Industrial Permitting (PPC).
- Knowledge of IDOX Uniform.
- Diploma in Acoustics or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant Environmental Health qualification.
- Experience preparing evidence for legal proceedings and attending court.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply below.