Environmental Protection Officer

3 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Full time

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Permanent

Reference: 15018

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team in Public Protection . You will share ourvalues , commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

As part of the Public Protection Team, you will work to protect and promote a cleaner, safer, and attractive environment for the communities of Babergh and Mid Suffolk through promotion, regulation and enforcement of environmental protection, public health and statutory nuisances, waste and envirocrime and licensing legislation.

You will:

  • manage a full case load including noise, nuisance and other pollution and public health problems, and waste and environmental crime enforcement.
  • carry out investigations (often in enforcement situations) and gather evidence, with minimal supervision.
  • work co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues across teams and services and with external partners.
  • make site visits in a large rural area, so access to personal transport and a valid driving licence will be necessary. Occasional 'out of hours' working will be required.

About you

You will need to hold a relevant qualification at NVQ4/degree level or have the equivalent knowledge gained through experience. You will also need to have current practical knowledge, with some regulatory experience.

You will have a detailed knowledge of the regulatory requirements and guidance relating to environmental protection and public health enforcement, as well as being able to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in the general principles of criminal law and enforcement practice.

You will need to demonstrate experience of cross departmental working as well as liaising at all levels within an organisation and experience of working with external agencies.

Effective communication, presentation and negotiating skills are essential as well as the ability to interpret varied and sometimes complex technical data.

About us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work.

With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits of working for us

  • Great opportunities for learning and development.
  • Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
  • Employee Assist Programme.
  • Health Care Options.

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

To apply and for further details, please visit:

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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