Environmental Protection Officer (Commercial Statutory Nuisance)

Location:

Region: Midlands
Country: United Kingdom

Role:

  • Industry: Public Sector and Government, UK Public Sector
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 31/12/2026
Job Reference: 101120261

Environmental Protection Officer (Commercial Statutory Nuisance)

Environmental Protection Officer (Commercial Statutory Nuisance)

Midlands | 6 Month Initial Contract | Competitive Hourly Rate

 

A local authority in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team, with a strong focus on investigating and resolving commercial statutory nuisance complaints.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an officer with recent local authority experience who is confident managing a varied caseload and making sound enforcement decisions.

 

The Role

You will be responsible for investigating complaints relating to commercial statutory nuisance, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and protecting residents from environmental harm.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Investigating commercial statutory nuisance complaints including noise, odour, smoke, dust and other environmental issues.
  • Conducting site inspections and gathering evidence.
  • Assessing nuisance cases under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
  • Preparing and serving Abatement Notices where appropriate.
  • Liaising with businesses, residents and external agencies.
  • Managing a caseload from initial complaint through to resolution.
  • Providing advice and guidance to businesses on compliance matters.
  • Supporting enforcement action where necessary.

 

Requirements

  • Previous local authority Environmental Protection experience.
  • Strong knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
  • Experience dealing with commercial statutory nuisance investigations.
  • Ability to independently manage a caseload.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

 

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid working available; however, attendance on site is required a minimum of 3 days per week and is considered essential for this role.
  • Candidates must be willing and able to undertake regular site visits, inspections and face-to-face meetings across the borough.

 

Contract Details

  • Midlands-based Local Authority
  • Initial 6-month contract with likely extension
  • Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience
  • Immediate start available

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

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