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Environmental Protection Officer
Job in
Wales, Swansea, Swansea County, SA1, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-08-26
Listing for:
G2 Recruitment Group Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
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Government
Public Health, Environmental & Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Environmental Health Practitioner (Environmental Protection)
Location:
South Wales
Contract Length: 6 Months
Hours:
Up to 37 hours per week
IR35:
Inside IR35
Start Date:
ASAP
Mileage:
Business mileage reimbursed in line with Council policy
Overview
My client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner with a strong background in Environmental Protection, particularly in the investigation and enforcement of:
* Statutory nuisance complaints
* Noise nuisance and acoustics
* Pest control matters
* Filthy and verminous premises
* Environmental Protection Act 1990 enforcement
The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of an operational caseload with minimal supervision and contribute immediately to frontline service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Investigate environmental protection complaints.
* Conduct site inspections and regulatory compliance activities.
* Undertake noise monitoring and evidence gathering.
* Prepare enforcement cases and take proportionate regulatory action.
* Manage a varied caseload independently.
* Deliver statutory Environmental Protection functions in accordance with legislation and Council policies.
Essential Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
✅ Significant local authority Environmental Protection experience
✅ Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
✅ Experience investigating statutory nuisance cases
✅ Practical application of noise legislation and guidance
✅ Noise monitoring, acoustics, and evidence gathering expertise
✅ Inspection and enforcement experience
✅ Ability to work autonomously and make sound regulatory decisions
✅ Relevant Environmental Health qualification (preferably CIEH accredited)
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role would suit an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Environmental Health Practitioner who has recently worked within a local authority Environmental Protection team and can quickly take on statutory nuisance and noise-related investigations with limited supervision
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