Environmental Protection Officer

Rugby Borough Council. Love Rugby; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Environmental Protection Officer, where your expertise will contribute to community well-being. This full-time role offers the chance to engage with critical environmental issues, ensuring compliance and safety within the borough. With opportunities for personal development and a supportive team environment, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents. Enjoy a hybrid working model, generous leave, and various additional benefits while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

35 days leave including Bank Holidays

Hybrid working up to 60%

Annual leave purchase scheme

Professional subscription paid

Family-friendly policies

Retail discounts

Car salary sacrifice

Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Motivated Environmental Protection Officer with experience in enforcement.
• Ability to handle challenging interactions and synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services addressing complex environmental issues.
• Conduct inspections and enforce health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Enforcement powers

Investigations

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Civica Cx

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Rugby Borough Council. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter for more details.

Position Details

Full-time – 37 hours per week

Maternity Cover up to 12 months FTC

Rugby Borough Council is committed to community and colleague growth, offering opportunities for personal development and career progression. Join us to contribute to a thriving borough and make a positive impact.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our Environmental Health Team within Regulatory Services. You will deliver high-quality services to residents, addressing complex issues that affect quality of life.

This role focuses on commercial regulation within Environmental Health, including skin piercing and tattoo regulation, health and safety enforcement, commercial nuisance investigations, and environmental crime compliance. Responsibilities include responding to service requests, inspections, enforcement, and providing specialist expertise. You may also deputise and support team management functions.

This is a maternity cover position lasting up to 12 months.

About You

We seek a motivated Environmental Protection Officer experienced in team collaboration, enforcement powers, investigations, and enforcement interventions. You should handle challenging interactions effectively and synthesize complex information for sound decision-making. Familiarity with Civica Cx would be advantageous.

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including Bank Holidays and Christmas days)
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured induction and learning opportunities
• Professional subscription paid for approved professionals
• Family-friendly policies
• Additional benefits like retail discounts, car salary sacrifice, and cycle-to-work schemes

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration

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Location

Rugby, Warwick, Coventry in the UK

Apply now to join a dynamic team making a difference in the community.