Environmental Protection Officer - Hybrid, Live Caseload

Sharper Consulting Services Ltd; Tiverton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharper Consulting Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to support a local authority for a 10-week assignment. You will take on a live caseload with minimal supervision from day one, handling statutory nuisance cases and related planning/comments on noise and air quality.

Desirable experience includes Private Water Supplies risk assessments and sampling; you may also carry out risk assessments, surveillance, and enforcement preparation as required.

Qualifications

• Solid local authority experience in environmental protection casework.
• Good knowledge of Environmental Protection Act 1990 and nuisance enforcement.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Clear report writing and accurate record keeping in council systems.
• Strong communication skills with residents, businesses and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Investigate statutory nuisance complaints under EPA 1990.
• Set up and analyse noise monitoring equipment and evidence.
• Out-of-hours visits to witness nuisances when needed.
• Serve abatement and other legal notices and prepare enforcement files.
• Comment on planning and licensing consultations on noise and air quality.
• Desirable: Private Water Supplies risk assessments and sampling.
• Hybrid working pattern with district visits; some evenings/out-of-hours work.

Skills

Environmental protection experience

Case management

Report writing

Communication with residents and teams

Driving licence

Education

EHO/EHP qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sharper Consulting Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to support a local authority for a 10-week assignment. You will take on a live caseload with minimal supervision from day one, handling statutory nuisance cases and related planning/comments on noise and air quality.

Desirable experience includes Private Water Supplies risk assessments and sampling; you may also carry out risk assessments, surveillance, and enforcement preparation as required.