Environmental Protection Officer – Nuisance & Enforcement (East)

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is offering a 12-month secondment in the Environmental Protection (East) Team, with a choice of Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Senior Technical Officer depending on qualifications and competency. The role primarily handles statutory nuisance cases, including noise, odour and other nuisances, from intake to resolution, while gathering evidence and advising stakeholders.

The post involves broader Environmental Protection duties such as planning consultations, pest control,

Qualifications

• Have experience managing environmental, regulatory or enforcement casework.
• Are confident investigating complaints and reaching evidence-based decisions.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Can work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a team.
• Are able to manage competing workloads and priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate an interest in environmental protection and public health issues.
• Confident communicating with residents, businesses, partners and elected members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of statutory nuisance investigations (noise, odour, smoke) from receipt to resolution.
• Gather and assess evidence, advise residents and businesses, negotiate solutions, and enforce when needed.
• Contribute to wider Environmental Protection work including planning consultations and related functions.

Skills

Environmental casework

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Job description

Dorset Council is offering a 12-month secondment in the Environmental Protection (East) Team, with a choice of Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Senior Technical Officer depending on qualifications and competency. The role primarily handles statutory nuisance cases, including noise, odour and other nuisances, from intake to resolution, while gathering evidence and advising stakeholders.

The post involves broader Environmental Protection duties such as planning consultations, pest control,