Job Description
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.
Requirements
• Proven experience in intelligence research and analysis, ideally within law enforcement, trading standards, or a related field. • Strong ability to analyse and interpret information from multiple sources, including open-source platforms. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce clear intelligence reports and briefings. • Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and external partners. • Enthusiasm for protecting consumers and tackling online harm. • Familiarity with digital forensics or online open-source research is advantageous. • Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and securely.