Public Protection Officer (Environmental Health)

London Borough of Havering; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Public Protection Officer to investigate complaints related to environmental health. This role involves responding to environmental nuisance complaints, conducting inspections, and enforcing regulations. Candidates should have a degree or relevant qualification and experience in the sector. Good communication skills and a technical background are essential. The position offers hybrid working opportunities and a salary ranging from £43,680 to £48,003 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental protection areas: noise, air quality, contaminated land.
• Ability to manage a multi-disciplined enforcement caseload.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints regarding environmental protection and statutory nuisance.
• Carry out appropriate enforcement actions.
• Inspect permitted processes and serve necessary notices.

Skills

Customer focused

Good communication skills

Flexibility in approach

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree, diploma or relevant qualification

Tools

MS 365

Case management systems

Job description

Public Protection Officer (Environmental Health)

Employment: Full time permanent – Environmental Protection

Working Hours: 36 per week

Job location: Work will be required across the borough of Havering including hybrid working

Salary: G7 £43,680- £48,003pa

Closing date: 31st January 2026

About the Environmental Protection role and team

In this role you will be investigating complaints regarding environmental protection and statutory nuisance. You will have experience in one or more of the following areas: noise/acoustics, statutory nuisance, air quality, contaminated land. Your work will cover parts of these aspects and include providing comments on licensing and planning applications.

As a regulatory role you will carry out appropriate enforcement, respond to complaints regarding nuisance, inspection of permitted processes, serving notices as necessary. You will also be expected to attend court and other hearings to provide evidence and lead on prosecutions under the council enforcement policy.

As part of the team you will undertake a multi‑disciplined enforcement caseload and be able to manage your work effectively. This may include undertaking monitoring visits at unsociable hours though not on an on‑call basis.

You will hold a Degree, diploma or relevant academic or professional qualification (or equivalent) in any specialist area.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated team player who is customer focused, technically knowledgeable and with good communication skills. You will be flexible in your approach to work, being able to support other officers when necessary. You will need to have a good working knowledge of IT systems including, but not limited to, MS 365 and case management systems. You will have opportunities to help shape the improvement of our services.

Further info

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Richardson: [e-mail] (01708 433968) for the Environmental Protection role.

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