Senior Environmental Protection Officer – Lead Investigations

East Suffolk Council

Lowestoft

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

East Suffolk Council is recruiting Senior/Environmental Protection Officers to guide our environmental health work across East Suffolk. You will handle investigations, provide specialist advice on permits, air quality, contaminated land, and planning consultations, and lead on complex cases.

Join a supportive team delivering practical solutions that improve public health and environmental quality, with several roles across a broad portfolio and opportunities for development and mentoring within

Qualifications

Experience in regulatory noncompliance investigations.
Ability to advise under Environmental Regulation including permits, air quality, contaminated land, and planning consultations.
Capability to take formal action to protect health and the environment.
Mentoring and developing others in a technical team.
Willingness to travel across the East Suffolk district.

Responsibilities

Lead investigations and complex cases in environmental protection.
Provide specialist advice on environmental health matters.
Mentor technical officers to build expertise and confidence.
Collaborate across environmental permitting, noise, nuisance, and planning work.
Contribute to continuous improvement and cross-team projects.