Environmental Protection Officer
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Government
Environmental Protection Officer
Hybrid Working (Minimum 1 Site Visit Per Week)
Initial 6-Month Contract
Inside IR35
Hourly Rate: £40-45 an hour.
My client is looking for an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join the Environmental Health team on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with broad Environmental Protection experience who are comfortable managing a varied caseload across multiple regulatory disciplines. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of one site visit per week depending on operational requirements.
- Investigating statutory nuisance complaints, including noise and odour
- Undertaking Environmental Protection investigations and enforcement activities
- Assessing planning consultations and providing technical responses
- Investigating waste crime and environmental offences
- Supporting work relating to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)
- Assisting with contaminated land investigations and associated regulatory duties
- Providing professional advice to residents, businesses and internal stakeholders
- Preparing reports, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or an Environmental Protection-related subject
- Experience working within Environmental Protection in a Local Authority setting
- Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection legislation and enforcement practices
- Environmental Information Regulations 2004
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
- Flexibility to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends where required
- Initial 6-month contract
- Inside IR35
- Hybrid working with a minimum of one site visit per week (depending on service requirements)
- Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience
If this reflects the breadth of Environmental Protection work you've undertaken and you're available for your next contract, it would be worth having a conversation.
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