Senior Environmental Protection Officer

I am currently assisting one of my Local Authority clients in Kent seeking a Senior Environmental Protection Officer. • Hybrid working arrangement – office/site attendance required 3 days per fortnight • 37 hours per week • Initial 6-month contract • Immediate start available Essential Requirement : Applicants must hold a recognised Environmental Health degree and have substantial experience within Environmental Protection, particularly contaminated land and nuisance investigation work. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the technical lead for contaminated land matters, including reviewing detailed technical reports and providing comments on planning applications relating to land contamination • Managing the investigation and resolution of noise and statutory nuisance complaints • Working across environmental permitting and private water supplies • Serving statutory notices and, where required, representing the service at Licensing Hearings and Court proceedings The role may also involve supporting wider Environmental Protection duties on a day-to-day basis, including: • Responding to service requests and carrying out inspections at both domestic and commercial premises • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation • Investigating issues such as odour, artificial light, and noise nuisance • Taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary Feel free to apply and give me a call to have a confidential chat regarding this vacancy