Environmental Protection Officer

Are you an experienced Environmental Protection Officer looking for a flexible part-time contract?

We’re working with a local authority in Staffordshire that is looking to strengthen its Environmental Protection team with an experienced officer. The role will have a particular focus on contaminated land, planning consultations and statutory nuisance, alongside wider Environmental Protection duties.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and responding to planning applications and consultations

Providing technical advice relating to contaminated land

Assessing land contamination reports, investigations and remediation proposals

Investigating statutory nuisance and wider environmental protection complaints

Providing professional advice to colleagues, developers and other stakeholders

Supporting the wider Environmental Protection team where requiredWhat We’re Looking For:

Previous Environmental Protection experience, ideally within a local authority

Strong knowledge and practical experience of contaminated land

Confidence handling planning consultations and responses

Experience investigating statutory nuisance

Ability to manage a caseload independently and hit the ground runningWhat’s on Offer:

Part-time, flexible working pattern

Predominantly remote working with occasional office attendance

Competitive hourly rate

Inside IR35

Supportive local authority team and flexibility for the right candidateIf you’re an experienced Environmental Protection Officer looking for a flexible contract, or you’d simply like to hear more about the opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).

Nicole Randle

Recruitment Consultant

The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.

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