Environmental Protection Specialist

I am currently assisting one of my Local Authority clients in Kent to identify a Senior Environmental Protection Officer to hit the ground running.

• Hybrid working arrangement – office/site attendance required 3 days per fortnight

• 37 hours per week

• Initial 6-month contract

• Immediate start available

Essential Requirement

Applicants must hold a recognised Environmental Health degree and have substantial experience within Environmental Protection, particularly contaminated land and nuisance investigation work.

Key responsibilities include

• Acting as the technical lead for contaminated land matters, including reviewing detailed technical reports and providing comments on planning applications relating to land contamination

• Managing the investigation and resolution of noise and statutory nuisance complaints

• Working across environmental permitting and private water supplies

• Serving statutory notices and, where required, representing the service at Licensing Hearings and Court proceedings

The role may also involve supporting wider Environmental Protection duties on a day-to-day basis, including:

• Responding to service requests and carrying out inspections at both domestic and commercial premises

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

• Investigating issues such as odour, artificial light, and noise nuisance

• Taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary

Feel free to apply and give me a call on 0115 666 6399, to have a confidential chat, or drop me a quick email on ***email_hidden***.