A local authority client needs an experienced EHO / Environmental Protection professional to support its team for 10 weeks. You'll pick up a live caseload of EP work straight away. If you have Private Water Supply experience, you'll also help with risk assessments and follow-up. This is a hands-on role for someone who can work with minimal supervision from day one.
Environmental Protection duties
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Investigating statutory nuisance complaints under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, such as noise, smoke, odour, light, accumulations and insects
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Setting up and analysing noise monitoring equipment and reviewing app recordings, diary sheets and evidence
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Out-of-hours visits to witness nuisances where needed
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Serving abatement notices and other legal notices, and preparing case files for enforcement where it's justified
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Commenting on planning and licensing consultations on noise, air quality, odour and contaminated land
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Dealing with smoke control, domestic burning and bonfire complaints
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Advising residents, businesses and landlords, with informal resolution as the first step
Private Water Supplies duties (desirable)
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Carrying out risk assessments under the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (amended 2018), including site visits to boreholes, springs, wells and distribution systems
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Arranging and taking water samples and interpreting the results
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Following up on failed samples, including advice, investigation and notices where needed
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Keeping records up to date and supporting the council's reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate
Essential
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Solid local authority experience in Environmental Protection casework
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Good working knowledge of the EPA 1990, statutory nuisance case law and relevant enforcement procedures
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Confident managing your own caseload and prioritising work
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Clear report writing and accurate record keeping on council case management systems
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Good communication skills with residents, businesses and colleagues
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
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Experience of Private Water Supply risk assessments and sampling
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EHO/EHP qualification, CIEH registration or an equivalent relevant qualification
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Noise qualification, such as the IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement
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Experience of preparing cases for prosecution or appeal
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PACE-trained
Working pattern
Hybrid, with regular district visits. Some flexibility is needed for occasional evening or out-of-hours work to witness nuisances
