Environmental Protection Officer

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

G2 Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer for a 6-month contract with a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire. The role focuses on nuisance investigations, environmental monitoring and enforcement, and advising on planning and licensing matters.

You will work within a busy Environmental Health service, handling a varied caseload and engaging with residents, businesses, councillors and external stakeholders to uphold environmental protection standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Local Authority Environmental Protection team.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection Act legislation and nuisance investigations.
• Experience dealing with planning and licensing consultations.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate statutory nuisance complaints (noise, smoke, dust, odour, light).
• Undertake environmental monitoring and noise assessments.
• Serve notices and carry out enforcement action where required.
• Provide environmental health input on planning applications.
• Respond to licensing consultations and applications.
• Conduct site visits, inspections and evidence gathering.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate case records.
• Liaise with residents, businesses and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Caseload management

Environmental legislation knowledge

Job description

Environmental Protection Officer

Nottinghamshire England 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 Local Authority October Start

Are you an experienced Environmental Protection Officer looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are currently working with a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire that is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy Environmental Health service, dealing with a varied caseload and making a direct impact within the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve statutory nuisance complaints relating to:
  • Noise
  • Smoke
  • Dust
  • Odour
  • Light pollution
• Undertake environmental monitoring and noise assessments.
• Serve notices and carry out enforcement action where required.
• Provide environmental health input on planning applications.
• Respond to licensing consultations and applications.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and evidence gathering.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate case records.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, councillors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental protection legislation and guidance.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Protection team.
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental Protection Act legislation and statutory nuisance investigations.
• Experience dealing with planning and licensing consultations.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Contract Details

• 6-Month Initial Contract
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid Working Available
• Nottinghamshire Based Council
• Potential Extension Opportunity