6 month contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Senior Environmental Protection Officer will deliver a high‑quality Environmental Protection service for the London Borough of Hillingdon, undertaking nuisance investigations, regulatory enforcement, environmental monitoring, and providing expert technical advice. • The role involves managing a caseload independently, ensuring legal compliance, supporting residents and businesses, and contributing to service improvement and wider Public Protection objectives. • The post requires strong professional judgement, excellent knowledge of Environmental Protection legislation, and the ability to work proactively and reactively across the borough. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Undertake investigations into environmental nuisances (noise, odour, smoke, light, drainage, commercial and domestic premises). • Conduct inspections, environmental monitoring, site visits, and enforcement actions. • Serve statutory notices, recommend further legal action, and prepare documentation for prosecution where required. • Manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision, prioritising work based on risk and statutory requirements. • Act as a technical specialist and first point of contact for Environmental Protection matters. • Provide clear advice to residents, businesses, elected members, and partner agencies. • Assist in training junior officers, apprentices, or new starters where required. • Maintain accurate records, case notes, and data in line with GDPR and Council policies. • Support the development and delivery of environmental protection projects and service improvement initiatives. • Contribute to team meetings, service planning, and policy development. • Work flexibly, including outside core hours when necessary, to provide full service coverage. Skills/Experience: • Practical experience in Environmental Protection, nuisance investigation, or enforcement. • Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection Act legislation, statutory nuisance, and related Environmental Health law. • Ability to manage a complex workload and work independently. • High‑level written and verbal communication skills. • Experience engaging with residents, commercial operators, event organisers, and partner bodies. • Competence in drafting notices, preparing evidence, and writing technical reports. • Strong ICT skills, including ability to learn case management and environmental monitoring software. • Ability to make balanced enforcement decisions following codes of practice and Council policies. • Demonstrated commitment to CPD and professional standards. • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the borough. Additional Information: • Bi-Weekly Payments. • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the borough. • DBS check required: Standard. • Hours: 36 per week, typically 09:00–17:00. • Reports to: Environmental Protection Unit Team Manager. • May require working evenings/weekends as part of the wider service coverage. • Work may involve giving evidence at court, tribunals, or council committees.