This is a varied enforcement and regulatory role covering statutory nuisance, private water supplies, and animal welfare.
Contract: 6 months | Start: ASAP | Hours: Full-time, hybrid/flexi
Rate: Circa £45+ p/h DOE
You’ll investigate complaints, undertake inspections, enforce environmental legislation, and provide specialist advice to residents, businesses and partner organisations, playing a key role in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
There is also scope for the right candidate to take on a broader principal officer-level remit — the council is flexible in shaping the role around a stronger candidate.
Duties
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Investigate complaints relating to statutory nuisance, private water supplies, animal welfare and related environmental protection matters.
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Carry out inspections of residential, commercial and industrial premises to assess compliance with environmental legislation.
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Conduct investigations to criminal standards in accordance with PACE, RIPA, CPIA and Human Rights legislation.
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Gather, record and manage evidence, including witness statements and accurate case records.
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Prepare investigation reports and enforcement documentation, including prosecution files where appropriate.
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Apply a proportionate enforcement approach — warnings, notices, Fixed Penalty Notices, and legal proceedings where necessary.
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Provide technical advice and guidance to residents, businesses and internal council departments.
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Liaise with external agencies including the Environment Agency, DEFRA and other regulatory bodies.
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Maintain accurate records using case management and corporate IT systems.
About You:
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Experience within Environmental Protection, Environmental Health or a related regulatory environment.
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Solid working knowledge of statutory nuisance, private water supplies, and ideally animal welfare casework.
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Confident carrying out inspections and investigations, with strong report writing skills.
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Comfortable managing a varied caseload independently.
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Local authority Environmental Protection or Environmental Health experience.
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Knowledge of PACE, RIPA, CPIA and enforcement procedures.
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Relevant professional qualification and/or CIEH membership
Salary description
£45.00 - £55.00 per hour