Environmental Protection Lead Officer

Chelmsford Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is on the lookout for a dedicated Lead Officer to join their Environmental Protection team. This full-time role involves managing a skilled team, tackling complex environmental issues, and providing vital technical support. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with strong communication and analytical skills, ready to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about environmental protection and eager to contribute to a vital service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified and skilled officer in environmental protection.
• Self-motivated team player with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated team in day-to-day duties.
• Provide technical support and advise on complex environmental issues.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Pollution Control

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Professional Qualification in Environmental Science

Job description

Chelmsford City Council is seeking a full-time Lead Officer for our Environmental Protection team.

We are looking for a professionally qualified and skilled officer who is competent and confident in the areas of environmental protection and pollution control.

The successful applicant will:

1. Manage our dedicated team in their increasingly busy and demanding day-to-day duties.
2. Manage a practical personal caseload.
3. Assist in the management and development of the service.

The Environmental Protection Lead Officer will deal with more complex environmental protection issues, provide technical support to other team members, and advise service managers, Members, and partners on key issues.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player with excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.