Environmental Protection Officer

Vivid Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in East England is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer. The role involves investigating public complaints related to environmental issues and conducting inspections in homes and businesses. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £40–£45 for part-time work (15 hours), this initial contract lasts until the end of March, with the possibility of extension. Experience in environmental health, preferably within a council environment, is vital.

Qualifications

• Experience in a council environment is preferred.
• Ability to apply and enforce relevant legislation.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with environmental protection tasks.
• Investigate statutory nuisances such as noise and light pollution.
• Carry out inspections of various sites for environmental issues.
• Collaborate with departments on applications and guidance.
• Issue legal documents and initiate enforcement actions when necessary.

Skills

Hands-on experience in environmental health

Investigation of public complaints

Conducting inspections

Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act 1990

Collaboration with planning and licensing departments

Job description

A local authority in The East of Englandarecurrently seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to support their team.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive hourly rate: £40–£45
• Part time - 15 hours
• Initial contract duration until the end of March, with potential for extension
• 2 days on site

Role Overview & Requirements

• Hands‑on experience in environmental health, preferably within a council environment
• Investigate public complaints involving noise, smoke, odours, light pollution, and other statutory nuisances
• Carry out inspections of homes, businesses, and industrial sites to identify environmental issues
• Apply and enforce relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Collaborate with planning and licensing departments to assess applications and provide environmental health guidance
• When necessary, issue legal notices, compile case documentation, and initiate enforcement actions, including prosecutions