Description

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

* Investigating statutory nuisance complaints under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, such as noise, smoke, odour, light, accumulations and insects

* Setting up and analysing noise monitoring equipment and reviewing app recordings, diary sheets and evidence

* Out-of-hours visits to witness nuisances where needed

* Serving abatement notices and other legal notices, and preparing case files for enforcement where it's justified

* Commenting on planning and licensing consultations on noise, air quality, odour and contaminated land

* Dealing with smoke control, domestic burning and bonfire complaints

* Advising residents, businesses and landlords, with informal resolution as the first step

Private Water Supplies duties (desirable)

* Carrying out risk assessments under the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (amended 2018), including site visits to boreholes, springs, wells and distribution systems

* Arranging and taking water samples and interpreting the results

* Following up on failed samples, including advice, investigation and notices where needed

* Keeping records up to date and supporting the council's reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate

Essential

* Solid local authority experience in Environmental Protection casework

* Good working knowledge of the EPA 1990, statutory nuisance case law and relevant enforcement procedures

* Confident managing your own caseload and prioritising work

* Clear report writing and accurate record keeping on council case management systems

* Good communication skills with residents, businesses and colleagues

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

* Experience of Private Water Supply risk assessments and sampling

* EHO/EHP qualification, CIEH registration or an equivalent relevant qualification

* Noise qualification, such as the IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement

* Experience of preparing cases for prosecution or appeal

* PACE-trained

Working pattern

Hybrid, with regular district visits. Some flexibility is needed for occasional evening or out-of-hours work to witness nuisances