Position: Environmental Protection Officer
Location: Brynsworthy Environmental Centre, EX31 3NP
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: PAYE: £35.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities
- Support planning and environmental protection activities within the local authority
- Assess and provide technical input on planning applications in relation to environmental health impacts
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental protection legislation and policies
- Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders as required
- Investigate and respond to environmental protection enquiries and complaints
- Prepare clear written reports and recommendations
- Maintain accurate records and case documentation
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Experience in environmental protection, environmental health, or planning-related work
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
- Ability to produce clear written reports and maintain accurate records
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment
- Knowledge of planning processes and development control
- Relevant environmental health or planning qualification
- Experience handling environmental complaints or investigations
Job Reference: 5300123
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £35.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own vehicle?
Experience:
- environmental protection: 2 years (required)
- Environmental health: 2 years (required)
- assessing planning applications: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
