Fusion People Ltd
Environmental Protection Officer
Location: EX31 3NP – Hybrid Working
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Rate: £35.00 per hour PAYE or £45.00 per hour Umbrella
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Environmental Protection Officer 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate environmental protection complaints, including noise nuisance, pollution, anti social behaviour, air quality, and contaminated land issues.
- Carry out inspections, audits, monitoring activities, and environmental assessments.
- Provide advice and guidance to residents, businesses, and stakeholders regarding environmental legislation and compliance.
- Review planning and licensing applications and provide specialist environmental health advice.
- Conduct investigations, gather evidence, undertake interviews, and prepare reports.
- Draft and serve statutory notices and take enforcement action where necessary.
- Liaise with partner agencies and internal departments to deliver joined up regulatory services.
- Manage and prioritise a varied caseload independently.
- Participate in emergency response and out of hours work when required.
Requirements
- Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline.
- Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB).
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
- Previous experience delivering Environmental Protection services within a Local Authority setting.
- Knowledge and experience of:
- Noise and statutory nuisance
- Air quality
- Contaminated land
- Pollution control
- Environmental enforcement
- Planning and licensing consultations
- Strong communication, report-writing, and investigative skills.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential, as travel across the district will be required.
If you're interested, please apply to this ad and Kim will be in touch.
— Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.
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