At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex environmental protection cases and provide technical expertise.
- Company: Join a supportive Local Authority's Regulatory Services team in West London.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and immediate start available.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with various agencies and support policy development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental health while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Health and experience in similar roles required.
The predicted salary is between 48 - 48 £ per hour.
Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a West London Local Authority to recruit an experienced Senior Environmental Protection Officer for an initial 3-month contract.
The Role
As a Senior Environmental Protection Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload of complex environmental protection matters while providing technical expertise and supporting the wider Environmental Health team.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate statutory nuisance complaints, including noise, smoke and pollution
- Lead on complex Environmental Protection cases and enforcement action
- Prepare and serve statutory notices, reports and legal documentation
- Carry out inspections relating to environmental protection, air quality, contaminated land and private water supplies
- Represent the authority at court proceedings, appeals and formal hearings where required
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior officers
- Work closely with internal departments and external agencies, including the Environment Agency, UK Health Security Agency and the Health and Safety Executive
- Support policy development, service improvements and specialist Environmental Protection projects
Essential Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health
- Previous experience working as a Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Health Officer or similar within a Local Authority
- Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection legislation and enforcement
- Experience managing complex investigations and preparing legal case files
- Confident representing the authority in formal proceedings where required
- Excellent communication, report writing and case management skills
What's on Offer
- Initial 3-month contract
- £45-£50 per hour depending on experience
- Hybrid working
- Immediate start available
- Opportunity to work within a busy and supportive Environmental Health team
If you're interested in this Senior Environmental Protection Officer contract, or would like to hear about other Environmental Health opportunities across the South East, I'd love to hear from you. Call Shaye on (phone number removed) or send your CV to
We think you need these skills to ace Environmental Protection Officer
Environmental Protection Legislation
Statutory Nuisance Investigation
Complex Case Management
Legal Documentation Preparation
Environmental Inspections
Air Quality Assessment
Contaminated Land Management
