We're recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking Local Authority in the East Midlands for a Part-Time Environmental Protection Officer. This is a 6-month contract position, ideal for an experienced EP professional who can hit the ground running, providing expert advice and support on planning applications, permitting, and air quality matters. You'll be working 3 days per week, with 1 day required on-site and the rest worked remotely. This flexible opportunity offers a great work-life balance while contributing meaningfully to local development and environmental protection. Key Responsibilities: Review and assess planning applications with regard to environmental protection, focusing on air quality, contaminated land, and noise impacts. Provide expert technical advice to planning officers, developers, and other stakeholders. Draft detailed reports and recommendations in relation to permitting and planning consultations. Monitor and support the delivery of air quality strategies and related regulatory duties. Respond to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner. Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.