Environmental Protection Officer

Environmental Health Practitioner (Environmental Protection) Location: South Wales Contract Length: 6 Months Hours: Up to 37 hours per week IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Mileage: Business mileage reimbursed in line with Council policy Overview My client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner with a strong background in Environmental Protection, particularly in the investigation and enforcement of: * Statutory nuisance complaints * Noise nuisance and acoustics * Pest control matters * Filthy and verminous premises * Environmental Protection Act 1990 enforcement The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of an operational caseload with minimal supervision and contribute immediately to frontline service delivery. Key Responsibilities * Investigate environmental protection complaints. * Conduct site inspections and regulatory compliance activities. * Undertake noise monitoring and evidence gathering. * Prepare enforcement cases and take proportionate regulatory action. * Manage a varied caseload independently. * Deliver statutory Environmental Protection functions in accordance with legislation and Council policies. Essential Requirements Candidates should demonstrate: ✅ Significant local authority Environmental Protection experience ✅ Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 ✅ Experience investigating statutory nuisance cases ✅ Practical application of noise legislation and guidance ✅ Noise monitoring, acoustics, and evidence gathering expertise ✅ Inspection and enforcement experience ✅ Ability to work autonomously and make sound regulatory decisions ✅ Relevant Environmental Health qualification (preferably CIEH accredited) Ideal Candidate Profile This role would suit an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Environmental Health Practitioner who has recently worked within a local authority Environmental Protection team and can quickly take on statutory nuisance and noise-related investigations with limited supervision