Environmental Protection Officer

A council based in Sussex are looking for an Environmental Protection Officer to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with vast pollution experience to assist across the district.

What's it in for you?

• £40-£45 per hour
• Up to 30 hours per week
• Initial 6 month contract (possible extension)
• Hybrid working arrangements - 2/3 days on district/ in office 

What is the role/required?

• Practical experience in environmental health, ideally within a local authority setting
• Investigate complaints related to noise, smoke, odour, light, and other statutory nuisances affecting public health or quality of life.
• Conduct site inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial premises to identify sources of nuisance or pollution.
• Enforce legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and other relevant statutory frameworks.
• Support planning and licensing teams by reviewing applications and advising on environmental health implications when needed.
• When necessary Serve legal notices, prepare case files, and pursue enforcement actions including prosecutions

If you think this could be your next Environmental Health role please click "Apply" or if you wish to know more.

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Environmental Health world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.