Specialist Officer Environmental Protection; Interim
Job in
Barnstaple, Devon, EX31, England, UK
Listing for:
Black Point Recruitment Ltd.
Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
-
Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 GBP Hourly
GBP
19.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Exeter for an experienced
Specialist Officer Environmental Protection (Interim)to join a busy Regulatory Services team on a hybrid basis.
This role offers the chance to make a real impact on public health, environmental protection, and community wellbeing by investigating environmental issues, supporting compliance, and ensuring relevant legislation is effectively implemented.
The candidate must be flexible to attend the office as and when required. There will be some hybrid working can be agreed for the right candidate. Can be discussed with the hiring manager and Access to their own vehicle will be required.
Experience in Environmental Protection and or Private water assessment.
KEY CORPORATE
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
To support the delivery of the statutory and commissioned Environmental Health and related functions of the Council through the inspection, investigation, sampling and resolution of issues that are the responsibility of the Public Health and Regulatory Services.
KEY SERVICE
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
1. To work as a Specialist Officer supporting the delivery of statutory duties connected with Environmental Protection, Pollution Control, Statutory Nuisances, Pest Control, Drainage and other related areas.2. Carry out environmental health enforcement interventions and investigations at the direction of Specialist Lead Officers and the Team Leader and as delegated across the district undertaking action as appropriate in accordance with legislative standards and policy. This will cover a range of proactive and reactive work including on-site visits to premises, re-visits to ensure compliance, events and varied locations across the district.3. To ensure that work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner which meets the requirements of national standards, guidelines and strategies. All work to be carried out in accordance with the service standards and quality criteria set by the service.4. Support the delivery of service objectives and work priorities to ensure that targets and performance indicators are met.5. Prepare procedural documents, correspondence, reports, presentations and projects as necessary and attend or support relevant court proceedings, committees, hearings and meetings when required.6. To undertake environmental sampling and assessment as required including noise, water and emissions to atmosphere or land.7. Assist in the preparation of all relevant statutory and non-statutory returns.8. Accurately maintain registers and case records where required.9. Support the preparation, organisation and delivery of information/education campaigns, project work and training courses as part of a preventative approach to Environmental Health and wider Public Health issues.10. The scrutiny of applications and plans submitted under Planning and Licensing to ensure compliance with Regulations and standards enforced by the service.11. To assist with improvements to customer service and efficiency, and to take a positive approach to finding innovative ways of working and using the opportunities offered by the Digital Agenda.12. To maintain professional competence and provide support and guidance to colleagues within the Public Health and Regulatory Service and across the Council.13. Liaise with local businesses, members of the public and the community as appropriate.14. Work outside the normal hours of work as and when required for the proper execution of the Council’s duties. Assist with out-of-hours duties and if the Council has to deal with the results of a civil emergency.OTHER DUTIES:
In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the postholder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, should not normally exceed those expected of an employee at that grade.
What’s on offer:
£19.00 per hour (Holiday inclusive)
09:00 - 17:00
Mon - Fri
Regular, ongoing work
Immediate start available
Weekly pay
Location:Exeter and surrounding areas
Specialist Officer Environmental Protection, Planning Officer,Environmental Protection Officer
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