Environmental Health Protection Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 Full Time
Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Environmental Protection Officer to join the Public Health & Pollution Control Team within our Planning and Public Protection Service, part of the Environment & Regeneration Directorate.
This is a challenging and rewarding role that plays a key part in protecting public health, the environment and local communities across Neath Port Talbot. The role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of specialist environmental protection functions, including air quality, industrial regulation, contaminated land and landfill monitoring.
As an Environmental Protection Officer, you will support the cost‑effective and efficient delivery of Environmental Health services and contribute to the achievement of business plan, action plan and statutory performance targets, in line with best practice and legislative requirements.
Your daily routine will include:
* Implementing Local Air Quality Management duties and supporting the Council’s Air Quality Strategy
* Regulating industrial premises under the Environmental Permitting Regulations
* Investigating statutory nuisance and pollution complaints
* Undertaking contaminated land inspections and investigations
* Preparing technical reports, legal documentation and evidence for enforcement action
* Maintaining accurate records, data and monitoring equipment
Although the post does not involve direct line management responsibilities, you will be required to provide specialist technical advice and guidance to other officers and contribute to complex cases, projects and service development activities as directed.
About you:
Do you have:
* Current experience of Pollution Control law enforcement, including environmental permitting, air quality or contaminated land
* Strong technical and legal knowledge of Environmental Protection and associated legislation
* Experience of investigating complaints, gathering evidence and taking enforcement action
* The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet regulatory deadlines
* Excellent communication skills and experience of working with partners, stakeholders and the public
You will hold:
* A BSc or MSc in Environmental Health accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or a relevant pollution control‑related qualification
* A relevant professional/technical competence qualification, such as Diploma in Acoustics & Noise Control.
We would welcome applications from candidates with experience in roles such as:
* Environmental Protection Officer
* Pollution Control Officer
* Environmental Health Officer (Pollution Control)
* Air Quality or Contaminated Land Officer
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
DBS Requirements:
* This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
For an informal discussion, please contact Edward Davis on
Email: e.davis@npt.gov.uk
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