Environmental protection Officer in West Midlands

Environmental Protection Officer (Commercial Statutory Nuisance)

Midlands | 6 Month Initial Contract | Competitive Hourly Rate

A local authority in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team, with a strong focus on investigating and resolving commercial statutory nuisance complaints.

This is an excellent opportunity for an officer with recent local authority experience who is confident managing a varied caseload and making sound enforcement decisions.

The Role

You will be responsible for investigating complaints relating to commercial statutory nuisance, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and protecting residents from environmental harm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating commercial statutory nuisance complaints including noise, odour, smoke, dust and other environmental issues.
• Conducting site inspections and gathering evidence.
• Assessing nuisance cases under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Preparing and serving Abatement Notices where appropriate.
• Liaising with businesses, residents and external agencies.
• Managing a caseload from initial complaint through to resolution.
• Providing advice and guidance to businesses on compliance matters.
• Supporting enforcement action where necessary.

Requirements

• Previous local authority Environmental Protection experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Experience dealing with commercial statutory nuisance investigations.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working available; however, attendance on site is required a minimum of 3 days per week and is considered essential for this role.
• Candidates must be willing and able to undertake regular site visits, inspections and face-to-face meetings across the borough.

Contract Details

• Midlands-based Local Authority
• Initial 6-month contract with likely extension
• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience
• Immediate start available