Environmental Protection Officer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support a busy local authority team within the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-sufficient professional with strong technical expertise in noise, nuisance and pollution matters.

Environmental Protection Officer – Midlands

Location: Midlands (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Interim / Contract Opportunity

Working Pattern: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in the office/on site

Key Responsibilities

* Investigate and manage complaints relating to:

* Statutory nuisance

* Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

* Noise pollution

* Environmental pollution issues

* Undertake noise assessments and provide professional recommendations.

* Review and respond to planning application consultations.

* Assess and comment on technical reports relating to:

* Acoustics

* Dust management

* Light nuisance

* Maintain accurate records and case management using Uniform/IDOX.

* Attend site visits and office-based duties as required.

Essential Requirements

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision following an initial induction period.

* Available to attend the office full-time during the first week for induction.

* Trustworthy, reliable and able to manage a varied workload effectively.

* Proven experience working within a small, busy Environmental Health team dealing with high volumes of enquiries and complaints.

* Strong competency in assessing noise nuisance cases.

* Ideally qualified with the Institute of Acoustics (IoA) Diploma or equivalent.

* Experience using Norsonic and/or Larson Davis sound level meters and associated software.

* Experience reviewing planning applications and interpreting technical environmental reports.

* Previous use of Uniform/IDOX is essential.

* Willingness to work on-site and attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Kind Regards,

Sakaar Lama