Pollution Control Officer

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job reference REQ
06037 Date posted 14/10/2026 Final date to receive applications 08/11/2026 Location The Quays Salary GR7 SCP 22 £ 34,811.00 SCP 26 £ 38,510.00 per annum Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Trading Standards and Environmental Health Attachments Pollution Control Officer .docx  

Control Officer description.docx Reasons to work for

* Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our General Environmental Health team as a Pollution Control Officer.

As a Pollution Control Officer, you will help deliver the Council's contaminated land and environmental permitting responsibilities efficiently and effectively. You will regulate low to medium risk activities, assess technical information, respond to enquiries and complaints, and provide advice to colleagues, developers, consultants, elected members and members of the public.

Your regular duties will include:

Undertaking site inspections and reviewing permits for low to medium risk activities and processes.

Assessing information submitted through the planning and development management process and providing appropriate observations.

Reviewing information relating to contaminated land and the discharge of planning conditions.

Investigating enquiries and complaints concerning contaminated land and environmental permitting.

Preparing technical reports, correspondence, statutory notices and accurate case records.

Assisting with air pollution monitoring, equipment maintenance and environmental sampling when required.

About you:

Do you have:

A HND or higher qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or an equivalent science-based subject.

Experience of environmental permitting regulatory work, including site inspections and permit reviews.

Experience of contaminated land functions, including investigation, remediation and development consultations.

The ability to interpret technical documents and produce clear technical reports.

Strong organisational, IT, record-keeping and written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using sound judgement and initiative.

A current driving licence and willingness to work outside normal office hours when required.

We would welcome those with experience in environmental health, pollution control, contaminated land, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance or a related technical environmental role.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling…