Technical Officer

Are you ready to make a positive difference in your community? Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing opportunity!

Location:

West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG
Salary: £28,512-£36,087 per annum Job Type: Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week Closing Date:
Sunday 4th October 2026 at midnight

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council is a modern, forward-thinking local authority serving over 115,000 people across South Nottinghamshire. Located close to Nottingham on the banks of the River Trent, the council is award-winning and recognised for its entrepreneurial culture. We are committed to providing high-quality services and seeking individuals with a passion for thinking and working beyond standard statutory enforcement activities. Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing

- The Role:

You will join our busy Environmental Protection and Housing team, managing a broad range of environmental health investigations including Statutory Nuisance, contaminated land, and air quality matters. Based in our modern offices at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford, you will work as an experienced, confident, and self-motivated officer. You will enforce Environmental Health legislation through inspections, projects and targeted advice or education.

You will conduct investigations, produce written reports, and attend court as necessary. This role includes appropriate enforcement and prosecution action as required. We support flexible working on a hybrid basis to suit our business needs, with the option to work from home. Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing

- Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct and manage environmental health investigations across multiple areas including Statutory Nuisance, contaminated land, and air quality
- Enforce Environmental Health legislation via inspections, projects and targeted advice or education
- Take appropriate enforcement and prosecution action as required, including preparing cases for Legal Services and attending court
- Update paper and computer based records as required
- Prepare letters, notices and reports in respect of work carried out
- Develop and maintain effective collaborative working with other agencies
- Keep up to date with legislation and guidance relevant to the field Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing
- You:

- Experienced and self-motivated with environmental health knowledge and ability to manage investigations
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking complex environmental health investigations, writing reports and formal documents
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy in situations of potential conflict
- At least 2 A-levels and 5 GCSE passes including English and Maths, or equivalent
- Relevant environmental health related qualifications and knowledge of EH legislation and practice
- Ability to investigate offences and work successfully to tight deadlines and changing priorities Benefits:

- Local Government pension scheme
- Competitive annual leave allowance including buying and selling leave
- Reduced membership fees at council leisure centres
- Free car parking
- Car leasing scheme
- Cycle to work scheme opportunities
- Rushcliffe Rewards discount platform
- Remote-working opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Training and support for continued professional development and personal growth Closing Date:
Sunday 4th October 2026 at midnight To submit your CV for this exciting Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing opportunity, click Apply today!