Environmental Protection Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer to join the Environmental Health team on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves managing a varied caseload across regulatory disciplines within a Local Authority setting.

The ideal candidate has broad Environmental Protection experience, is comfortable with investigations and enforcement, and can travel to sites for weekly visits as required. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or an Environmental Protection-related subject.
• Experience working within Environmental Protection in a Local Authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection legislation and enforcement practices.
• Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends where required.

Responsibilities

• Investigating statutory nuisance complaints, including noise and odour
• Undertaking Environmental Protection investigations and enforcement activities
• Assessing planning consultations and providing technical responses
• Investigating waste crime and environmental offences
• Supporting work relating to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
• Assisting with contaminated land investigations and associated regulatory duties
• Providing professional advice to residents, businesses and internal stakeholders
• Preparing reports, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Skills

Environmental Protection experience

Local Authority experience

Driving licence

Flexibility to work outside hours

Education

Degree or equivalent Level 6 in Environmental Health or related

Job description

Environmental Protection Officer
Hybrid Working (Minimum 1 Site Visit Per Week)
Initial 6-Month Contract
Inside IR35
Hourly Rate: £40-45 an hour.
My client is looking for an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join the Environmental Health team on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with broad Environmental Protection experience who are comfortable managing a varied caseload across multiple regulatory disciplines. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of one site visit per week depending on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigating statutory nuisance complaints, including noise and odour
• Undertaking Environmental Protection investigations and enforcement activities
• Assessing planning consultations and providing technical responses
• Investigating waste crime and environmental offences
• Supporting work relating to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
• Assisting with contaminated land investigations and associated regulatory duties
• Providing professional advice to residents, businesses and internal stakeholders
• Preparing reports, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or an Environmental Protection-related subject
• Experience working within Environmental Protection in a Local Authority setting
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection legislation and enforcement practices
• Environmental Information Regulations 2004
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends where required

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract
• Inside IR35
• Hybrid working with a minimum of one site visit per week (depending on service requirements)
• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience