Job 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.