Senior Environmental Protection Officer

Senior Environmental Protection Officer Kent | Hybrid Working | per hour Initial 6-Month Contract | High Chance of Extension We are currently supporting a Local Authority in Kent with the appointment of an experienced Senior Environmental Protection Officer on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to take ownership of a varied caseload while benefiting from a flexible working arrangement. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office/site one Thursday every two weeks, with the remainder of the work completed remotely. Key Responsibilities * Air Quality assessments and monitoring * Reviewing and responding to Planning Applications * Licensing consultations and compliance matters * Contaminated Land investigations and assessments * Environmental Permitting and regulatory functions * Providing specialist environmental advice to internal and external stakeholders * Ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and local authority policies Essential Requirements * Degree qualification in Environmental Health or a relevant Scientific Discipline * Previous experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Protection team * Strong knowledge across Environmental Protection functions including: * Air Quality * Planning Consultations * Licensing * Contaminated Land * Environmental Permitting * Ability to manage a diverse workload independently * Excellent written and verbal communication skills What's on Offer? ✔ Initial 6-month contract ✔ Strong likelihood of extension ✔ Competitive rate of ✔ Flexible hybrid working arrangement ✔ Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply today or contact Sakaar Lama for a confidential conversation. Senior Environmental Protection Officer | Kent | 6-Month Contract | High Chance of Extension