Environmental Planning
1 week ago
Employer:
Sevenoaks District Council
Salary:
£35,162 - £50,011(pending evaluation)
Location:
Sevenoaks District Council , Council Offices, Argyle Road
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
11/01/2026 at 23:59
Reference:
SDC/25/327344
Environmental Planning & Scientific Officer
Employer: Sevenoaks District Council
Salary: £35,162 - £50,011(pending evaluation)
Location: Council Offices, Argyle Road
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
We need your advice and guidance
We are seeking an environmental health specialist with experience of commenting on planning applications from a public health perspective. A good knowledge of key areas of concern in this area with Air Quality, Environmental Noise and Contaminated Land within your remit. You will work with our Planning department across all stages of the planning process, providing advice and guidance on theenvironmental and public health impact of applications and proposed developments. You will help provide evidence and expert witness evidence for appeals, hearings and public inquiries.
You will also assist with the development of policies and initiatives regarding environmental protection issues. Your detail-focused approach will ensure that all records and databases are accurate available to support decisions.
This is a new role and may have the opportunity for working in the wider field of environmental health with the opportunity of specialist training where necessary.
Please note this post is for 37 hours a week and will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG.
We currently operate a hybrid-working model for the majority of our roles, where your working time will be divided between the office and home working.
To discuss the role in person please contact:
Colin Alden, Environmental Protection Team Leader on
Do you want to know more about the role?
For further details on the role, the Council, and the benefits of working for us, please see our Candidate Pack –
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 11th January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 26th January 2026
Equal OpportunitiesSevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Sevenoaks District Council 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.
How to applyPlease apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing or contacting us on to discuss how we can assist you in applying.
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