Pollution Control Officer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join the Pollution Control Team within the Place Directorate. The role covers regulation of permitted industrial processes, air quality management, contaminated land, and responses to planning consultations.

You will gain experience across a wider range of pollution control activities, with commitment to professional development and training to broaden skills and expertise. A full, clean driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or the Environmental Health Practitioner Register (EHPR).
• Or other qualifications as defined in statute to carry out Environmental Health functions.
• Relevant qualification plus 2 years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and regulating permitted industrial processes.
• Providing specialist advice on noise and pollution for planning applications.
• Investigating complaints relating to permitted processes.
• Working with businesses, residents and partner organisations to improve environmental outcomes.

Education

Environmental Health Officer qualification

EHRB/EHPR registration

2 years post-qualification experience

Job description

Join Sandwell Council and help protect and improve the local environment!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Pollution Control Team within the Place Directorate.

The team delivers a range of environmental protection functions, including the regulation of permitted industrial processes, air quality management, contaminated land, statutory nuisance investigations and responses to planning consultations.

About the Role

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting and regulating permitted industrial processes.
• Providing specialist advice on noise and pollution matters for planning applications.
• Investigating complaints relating to permitted processes.
• Working with businesses, residents and partner organisations to improve environmental outcomes.

There will also be opportunities to gain experience across a wider range of pollution control activities. We are committed to supporting your professional development and will provide training to help you broaden your skills and expertise.

About You:

You will be a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer registered with either the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or the Environmental Health Practitioner Register (EHPR).

Essential Requirements:

• Either a qualified Environmental Health Officer, registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board.
• Or other qualifications of as defined in statute to carry out specific Environmental Health functions.
• Or a relevant qualification plus 2 years relevant post qualification experience.

Working for Sandwell

Sandwell Council operates a hybrid working model. Employees are required to work from an agreed workplace location within the borough for a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week where service requirements allow.

Important Information:

This role requires regular travel across the borough and attendance at Council sites and our partner contractor depot. A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential requirements of the post.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

One Team | Customer Focused | Inclusive | Ambitious | Accountable

Using the Council's values and behaviours as a framework, we will support you to achieve your full potential while delivering excellent services to our residents.

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work.

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