Environmental Protection Officer (Reactive)

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Teletrabalho; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working

Job share and part-time considered

Resumo da oferta

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer to investigate and enforce environmental health regulations across diverse sites. You will manage a caseload, address noise and nuisance complaints, assess planning inputs, and contribute to major projects with specialist input.

We welcome flexible working and potential for job share or part‑time arrangements. A full driving licence and reactive, customer‑facing duties are key aspects of the role.

Qualificações

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in environmental protection, including noise and statutory nuisance.
• Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, best practices, systems and policies.
• Proven ability to conduct formal interviews, gather evidence, and handle sensitive issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and external agencies to deliver a customer‑focused service.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to work outside normal hours.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate cases and take informal and formal action as appropriate.
• Manage a personal caseload of reactive environmental protection work.
• Investigate noise and nuisance complaints and coordinate with partner agencies.
• Assess licensing and planning applications and attend hearings.
• Provide specialist environmental input on large developments.
• Offer training and support to colleagues to maintain regulatory competencies.

Conhecimentos

Environmental protection

Noise & nuisance investigations

Regulatory legislation knowledge

Evidence gathering & interviews

Collaborative working

Full driving licence

Formação académica

Diploma/degree in Environmental Health or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

At Buckinghamshire Council, we are dedicated to ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for all those that live, work and visit our area. Our Environmental Health teams, which are part of Regulatory Services, are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community. We are looking for an enthusiastic Environmental Protection Officer to join our team. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. For the right candidate, job share and part-time working requests will be considered.

About Us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

About The Role

As an Environmental Protection Officer, you will contribute to the Service’s objectives by undertaking investigations and activities to achieve regulatory compliance. Your work will range from providing informal advice to taking formal action and prosecution in accordance with Codes of Practice, guidance, and appropriate policies. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Conduct investigations, undertake informal and formal action as appropriate


• Manage a personal caseload of reactive environmental protection related work to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with Council policies.


• Investigate requests for service related to noise and nuisance and take appropriate action in partnership with other agencies.


• Assess and respond to licensing and planning applications and attend relevant hearings and meetings.


• Provide specialist and technical input from an environmental protection perspective on large scale developments and projects taking place across the Buckinghamshire Council area.


• Opportunities to provide training and support to colleagues to maintain competencies in delivering regulatory interventions.

Mobile

A 'mobile' role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about protecting communities and the environment, and who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role. You’ll be solution‑focused, confident in your judgement and able to manage competing demands while building positive relationships, even in challenging situations.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification and work experience.


• Substantial relevant experience in environmental protection, including noise and statutory nuisance.


• Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, best practices, systems, policies, and procedures.


• Proven ability to conduct formal interviews, gather evidence, and deal with sensitive and contentious issues.


• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other departments, and external agencies to deliver a customer‑focused service.


• A full driving licence and the ability to work flexibly within the service's core hours and on occasions outside of normal office hours.

Other information

Please see the attached job summary for further information on this role and person specification.

Closing date: 23:59 Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

Interviews: TBC.

Background checks

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

AI statement

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture


• the chance to really make a difference to those around you


• health and well‑being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops


• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group


• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us


• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About The Service Area

Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer‑facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling


• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking


• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers


• managing Country Parks


• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy


• Licensing, Environmental Health and Trading Standards


• Cemeteries and Crematoria

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement – whether that’s through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.