Environmental Control Officer (Environmental Quality) - 05680

Bracknell Forest Council; Theale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Theale is seeking an Environmental Control Officer to enhance local air quality and improve private water supplies. The role involves sampling, risk assessments, and investigating commercial nuisance complaints. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of environmental legislation. The council offers flexible and hybrid working, generous leave entitlements, a Local Government pension, and various training opportunities to support career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental protection and private water supply legislation.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and issue advice.
• Competency in carrying out air quality monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Carry out private water supply sampling and risk assessments.
• Manage air quality monitoring and related data management.
• Investigate complaints regarding commercial nuisance.

Skills

Customer-focused

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of environmental protection legislation

Confidence using ICT tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Case management systems

Job description

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Public Protection Partnership PPP

Public Protection Partnership PPP is a shared environmental health, licensing and trading standards service for Bracknell Forest and West Berkshire Councils.

Are you enthusiastic about making a real difference in people’s lives through environmental protection? Join our active Environmental Quality Team, where your work will include direct improvement of private water supplies and local air quality.

We are looking for an Environmental Control Officer to fill a vacancy to focus on improvements in environmental protection as well as dealing with commercial nuisances.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out private water supply sampling, risk assessments, advice and enforcement and associated administration, liaison with property owners and laboratories.
• Carrying out monthly deployment and collection of air quality monitoring diffusion tubes, data management and related administration and support the lead AQ officer.
• Investigating complaints regarding commercial nuisance.

What we are looking for

• A customer-focused professional with strong interpersonal skills
• A working knowledge of the environmental protection and private water supply legislation
• Confidence using ICT tools including Microsoft Office, Teams, and case management systems

Room to Grow

If your background doesn’t tick every box but you bring enthusiasm, transferable technical and scientific skills, and a commitment to learning—we’d love to hear from you. Successful completion of Certificate of Persons Scheme for sampling Private water supplies (if not already held) would be essential to your competency once in this Environmental Quality post.

You will benefit from a commitment to your professional and personal development, a generous leave entitlement, the opportunity to work flexibly. In return we expect you to have an eye for detail and be comfortable working under pressure, be organised, flexible and enthusiastic, with good communication skills and able to work on your own initiative.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal chat please contact Suzanne McLaughlin Principal EHO 01635 519851 or Jodie Wilson Senior EHO 01635 503542.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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How to apply

Please apply via the following link : Environmental Control Officer (Environmental Quality)