Job Description

Senior Environmental Protection Officer - West London (Hybrid) £45-£50 per Hour (DOE) Initial 3-Month Contract

Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a West London Local Authority to recruit an experienced Senior Environmental Protection Officer for an initial 3-month contract.

If you're looking for Environmental Protection Officer jobs, Senior Environmental Health Officer jobs, Environmental Health jobs, or Local Authority Environmental Health jobs, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Regulatory Services team.

The Role

As a Senior Environmental Protection Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload of complex environmental protection matters while providing technical expertise and supporting the wider Environmental Health team.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate statutory nuisance complaints, including noise, smoke and pollution

Lead on complex Environmental Protection cases and enforcement action

Prepare and serve statutory notices, reports and legal documentation

Carry out inspections relating to environmental protection, air quality, contaminated land and private water supplies

Represent the authority at court proceedings, appeals and formal hearings where required

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior officers

Work closely with internal departments and external agencies, including the Environment Agency, UK Health Security Agency and the Health and Safety Executive

Support policy development, service improvements and specialist Environmental Protection projects

Essential Experience

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Previous experience working as a Senior Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Health Officer or similar within a Local Authority

Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection legislation and enforcement

Experience managing complex investigations and preparing legal case files

Confident representing the authority in formal proceedings where required

Excellent communication, report writing and case management skills

What's on Offer

Initial 3-month contract

£45-£50 per hour depending on experience

Hybrid working

Immediate start available

Opportunity to work within a busy and supportive Environmental Health teamIf you're interested in this Senior Environmental Protection Officer contract, or would like to hear about other Environmental Health opportunities across the South East, I'd love to hear from you.

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