Environmental Health Officer / Technical Officer Pollution & Nuisance

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join their Pollution and Environmental Protection Team. The role is focused on investigating nuisances, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and providing professional advice. Candidates should have significant experience in environmental health, strong evidence-gathering skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in local authority Environmental Protection or Pollution Control role.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
• Confident in drafting reports and legal correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating to noise, air pollution, and other nuisances.
• Inspect permitted premises for compliance with environmental permits.
• Serve legal notices and prepare prosecution reports.

Skills

Evidence gathering

Enforcement action

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview:

Buckingham Futures is recruiting a committed Environmental Health Officer or Technical Officer to support a local authority's Pollution and Environmental Protection Team. The successful candidate will provide a responsive and effective service investigating statutory nuisances, air quality issues, contaminated land, and industrial permitting compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out investigations into complaints relating to noise, air pollution, odour, light, and other statutory nuisances.

Inspect permitted premises and assess compliance with environmental permits and pollution prevention measures.

Review planning and licensing applications for potential environmental health implications.

Maintain accurate case files and records in accordance with enforcement procedures and data protection requirements.

Serve legal notices and prepare prosecution reports where informal action fails.

Work with legal teams, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve complex environmental health issues.

Contribute to strategies and policy development on environmental protection and public health improvement.

Provide professional advice and guidance to internal departments and external partners.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a local authority Environmental Protection or Pollution Control role.

Working knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to statutory nuisance, contaminated land, air quality, and industrial permitting.

Skilled in evidence gathering, enforcement action, and case management.

Confident in drafting reports, enforcement notices, and legal correspondence.

Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Desirable:

Qualification in Environmental Health or a relevant technical field.

Registration with CIEH or equivalent professional body.

Experience with environmental monitoring equipment and data analysis software.

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