BF4881 – Environmental Health Officer – Environmental Protection

Buckingham Futures; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Futures is recruiting for an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to work with a local authority. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in frontline work while supervising a team. Responsibilities include providing expertise on environmental planning, resolving nuisance complaints, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong interpersonal skills. The initial contract is for four months with potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Noise Act 1996.
• Experience in supervision or mentoring others is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert input on planning application consultations.
• Investigating statutory nuisance complaints including noise and odour.
• Supervising a small team of Technical Officers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Buckingham Futures are currently partnering with a local authority in the South West of England to recruit an experienced Environmental Protection Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to step into a dynamic and varied role, combining frontline EP work with team supervision and support responsibilities.

The initial contract is for four months, with a strong likelihood of extension based on performance and ongoing service needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert input on planning application consultations from an Environmental Protection standpoint
• Investigating and resolving statutory nuisance complaints, including noise, odour, light pollution, and other environmental concerns
• Carrying out general Environmental Protection duties as required by the service
• Supervising and supporting a small team of Technical Officers—offering case support, guidance, and mentoring
• Working closely with internal departments, external agencies, and members of the public to ensure regulatory compliance and deliver excellent service
• Maintaining thorough records and producing high-quality professional reports to support enforcement action or planning decisions

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent qualification)
• Solid understanding of legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Noise Act 1996, and relevant planning laws
• Confident handling a wide range of EP matters, particularly statutory nuisance and planning consultations
• Experience supervising or mentoring others is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional approach to stakeholder management

To register your interest please email me [e-mail] call me on 020 8125 4321.