Environmental Protection Officer

Taylor Metcalf; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer for a part-time role in England. The position involves investigating statutory nuisance cases, enforcing legislation, and collaborating with licensing teams. Strong knowledge of environmental health is essential, alongside effective communication skills. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £35–£45 and flexible hours, with an on-site requirement of 1-2 days per week.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in environmental health, ideally within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of statutory nuisance investigations and environmental legislation.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigating statutory nuisance cases (noise, smoke, odours, light pollution, etc.).
• Conducting Part B process inspections.
• Responding to general service requests and planning consultations.
• Applying and enforcing relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Collaborating with planning and licensing teams to provide expert guidance.
• Preparing legal notices, case documentation, and enforcement actions where necessary.

Skills

Environmental health expertise

Statutory nuisance investigations

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Job description

Environmental Protection Officer – Part-Time (Negotiable Hours)

Start Date: New Year

Location: Mix of office, home, and district work

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join my client's team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong environmental health expertise to make an impact in a flexible role.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate: £35–£45
• Part-time: 15-21 hours per week (hours and days negotiable)
• Initial contract: Until end of March, with potential for extension
• On-site requirement: 1 or 2 days per week

Role Overview

You will play a key role in delivering environmental health services, including:

• Investigating statutory nuisance cases (noise, smoke, odours, light pollution, etc.)
• Conducting Part B process inspections
• Responding to general service requests and planning consultations
• Applying and enforcing relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Collaborating with planning and licensing teams to provide expert guidance
• Preparing legal notices, case documentation, and enforcement actions where necessary

Requirements

• Hands‑on experience in environmental health, ideally within a local authority setting
• Strong knowledge of statutory nuisance investigations and environmental legislation
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills