Environmental Protection Officer

2 weeks ago


Ipswich Suffolk, United Kingdom Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council Full time

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Environmental Protection Officer to join our team in Public Protection . The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. The role is based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full time, permanent . You will earn a competitive salary of GBP34,834 - GBP41,418 per annum

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

Your Environmental Protection Officer 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.

Responsibilities as our Environmental Protection Officer

  • manage a full caseload 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.

What we're looking for in our Environmental Protection Officer:

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.

The Team

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 you'll receive as our Environmental Protection Officer:

  • 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).
  • Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Wellbeing Support Program
  • Employee Assist Program
  • Health Care Options

Closing date: 5pm, 12 May 2024.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Environmental Protection Officer role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

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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