Environmental Protection

Varnom Ross; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join an Environmental Protection team on a hybrid basis in Staffordshire. The role focuses on managing pollution-related casework, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a strong public sector background. The position offers a rate of £50+ per hour and an initial contract of 3–6 months with potential for extension.

Benefits

£50+ per hour

Hybrid working

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Protection Specialist with relevant experience is preferable.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and practice in Environmental Protection.
• A track record of working in the public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casework related to Air Quality and Contaminated Land.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues and the public.
• Manage caseload and ensure compliance with statutory duties.

Skills

Knowledge of Environmental Protection legislation

Public sector experience

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Officer or relevant Specialist qualification

Job description

Environmental Health Officer – Pollution / Environmental Protection

Location: Staffordshire (hybrid working)

Rate: £50+ per hour (umbrella)

Contract: 3–6 months initially, likely extension

We are working with a council in Staffordshire that is seeking an Environmental Health Officer, with a focus on pollution, on an interim basis within their Environmental Protection team.

The role will focus on:

• Assisting with the delivery of casework relating to Air Quality, Contaminated Land, Environmental Permitting, Noise Nuisance, and Filthy & Verminous properties.
• Providing expert advice and support to colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Managing a varied caseload and ensuring compliance with statutory duties.

What’s on offer:

• £50+ per hour (umbrella, inside IR35).
• Hybrid working
• Initial 3–6 month contract, with potential for extension thereafter.

About you:

Qualified Environmental Health Officer is preferable or an Environmental Protection Specialist with relevant experience.

Strong knowledge of legislation and practice in Environmental Protection.

A track record of working in the public sector is desirable.

If you're interested, please apply through the website, or you can contact me on 07506436026 or email [e-mail]