Environmental Protection Officer

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner with a strong background in Environmental Protection to investigate statutory nuisance, noise issues and pest problems in South Wales.

You will own a varied caseload, deliver frontline Environmental Protection duties under current legislation, and progress enforcement where appropriate on a 6-month contract (up to 37 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Significant local authority Environmental Protection experience.
• Experience investigating statutory nuisance cases.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental protection complaints.
• Conduct site inspections and regulatory compliance activities.
• Undertake noise monitoring and evidence gathering.
• Prepare enforcement cases and take proportionate regulatory action.
• Manage a varied caseload independently.
• Deliver statutory Environmental Protection functions in accordance with legislation and Council policies.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Regulatory enforcement

Noise monitoring

Site inspections

Evidence gathering

Autonomous work

Education

Environmental Health qualification (CIEH accredited preferred)

Tools

Noise monitoring equipment

Job description

Environmental Health Practitioner (Environmental Protection)

Location: South Wales

Contract Length: 6 Months

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week

IR35: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Mileage: Business mileage reimbursed in line with Council policy

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner with a strong background in Environmental Protection, particularly in the investigation and enforcement of:

• Statutory nuisance complaints
• Noise nuisance and acoustics
• Pest control matters
• Filthy and verminous premises
• Environmental Protection Act 1990 enforcement

The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of an operational caseload with minimal supervision and contribute immediately to frontline service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental protection complaints.
• Conduct site inspections and regulatory compliance activities.
• Undertake noise monitoring and evidence gathering.
• Prepare enforcement cases and take proportionate regulatory action.
• Manage a varied caseload independently.
• Deliver statutory Environmental Protection functions in accordance with legislation and Council policies.

Essential Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Significant local authority Environmental Protection experience
• Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Experience investigating statutory nuisance cases
• Practical application of noise legislation and guidance
• Noise monitoring, acoustics, and evidence gathering expertise
• Inspection and enforcement experience
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound regulatory decisions
• Relevant Environmental Health qualification (preferably CIEH accredited)

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role would suit an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Environmental Health Practitioner who has recently worked within a local authority Environmental Protection team and can quickly take on statutory nuisance and noise-related investigations with limited supervision