Environmental Protection Officer

Sharper Consulting Services; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hampshire is looking for an Environmental Protection Officer for a short-term engagement. Your role will involve investigating environmental crime issues and enforcing legislation related to public nuisances. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental enforcement, relevant legislative knowledge, and the ability to manage varied cases independently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Environmental Protection / Enforcement role within a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Experience in investigating environmental crime and nuisance cases.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of fly tipping and waste offences.
• Carry out inspections and gather evidence for enforcement.
• Prepare legal notices and contribute to prosecutions.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Investigating environmental crimes

Preparing statements for court

Self-motivation

Job description

Our client in Hampshire is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer to join their team on a short-term basis (3–6 months).

You will play a key role in investigating and resolving environmental crime issues, including fly tipping, waste offences, and statutory nuisance complaints.

Duties

• Investigate reports of fly tipping, waste accumulations, abandoned vehicles, and other environmental crimes.
• Carry out inspections and gather evidence to take enforcement action where appropriate.
• Investigate statutory nuisance complaints, including noise and odour issues, and take necessary action in line with legislation.
• Prepare and serve legal notices, and contribute to prosecutions and legal proceedings as required.

About You

• Proven experience working in an Environmental Protection / Enforcement role within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, and Anti-Social Behaviour legislation.
• Experience investigating and enforcing environmental crime and nuisance cases.
• Confident preparing statements and giving evidence in court if required.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.