Environmental Protection

Environmental Health Practitioner (Environmental Protection) - Contract Summary

Location: Devon
Contract Length: 6 Months
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week
IR35: Inside IR35
Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week on-site
Start Date: ASAP
Mileage: Business mileage reimbursed in line with Council policy

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner with a strong background in Environmental Protection, particularly in the investigation and enforcement of:

• Statutory nuisance complaints
• Noise nuisance and acoustics
• Pest control matters
• Filthy and verminous premises
• Environmental Protection Act 1990 enforcement

The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of an operational caseload with minimal supervision and contribute immediately to frontline service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental protection complaints.
• Conduct site inspections and regulatory compliance activities.
• Undertake noise monitoring and evidence gathering.
• Prepare enforcement cases and take proportionate regulatory action.
• Manage a varied caseload independently.
• Deliver statutory Environmental Protection functions in accordance with legislation and Council policies.

Essential Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

✅ Significant local authority Environmental Protection experience
✅ Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
✅ Experience investigating statutory nuisance cases
✅ Practical application of noise legislation and guidance
✅ Noise monitoring, acoustics, and evidence gathering expertise
✅ Inspection and enforcement experience
✅ Ability to work autonomously and make sound regulatory decisions
✅ Relevant Environmental Health qualification (preferably CIEH accredited)

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role would suit an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Environmental Health Practitioner who has recently worked within a local authority Environmental Protection team and can quickly take on statutory nuisance and noise-related investigations with limited supervision.