Environmental Protection Officer/Technical Assistant
Start date: August/September 2024
Rate: £45 - 50 per hour umbrella Inside IR35
Working hours: Full time, 37 hours
Location: Midlands
Working pattern: Hybrid - at least 2 days in the office
Duration of assignment: 6 months (likely extension)
Our client is looking for an Environmental Protection Officer on a hybrid basis, for at least 6 months (high likelihood of this being extended).
Responsibilities:
- Support contaminated land, air quality, private water supplies, and regulation of industrial processes
- Investigate statutory nuisance complaints and pollution-related anti-social behaviour
- Advise planning and licensing teams
- Conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and take appropriate actions
- Prepare reports and participate in council meetings
- Qualifications: Relevant degree in Environmental Health or related field preferred
- Experience: Experience in a similar role, ideally in local government or regulatory environment
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of contaminated land, air quality, private water supply and pollution control
- Organisational Skills: Strong time management and ability to manage varied workload