Senior Environmental Protection Officer

I am currently assisting one of my Local Authority clients in Kent seeking a Senior Environmental Protection Officer.

• 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 to have a confidential chat regarding this vacancy.