I'm hiring on behalf of a busy and vibrant Local Authority situated in the heart of Hampshire, who are a seeking an Environmental Protection Officer to join their team for an initial 6-month contract. About the role: Environmental Protection Officer Location - Hampshire Contact length - 6 months Rate - £40 an hour Working arrangements - Flexible and on site basis, ideally 3 times a week They require an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to undertake a caseload involving a variety of environmental concerns, ranging from investigating statutory nuisances, to professionally consulting on the environmental impacts of Planning Applications. Your role and responsibility: Inspecting statutory nuisances impacting the community, including noise complaints and pollution matters such as smoke, odour, and light Advise on the environmental impact of planning applications within the Borough If necessary, serving Enforcement notices and gathering evidence in preparation for the legal process You must have a sound understanding of statutory nuisance legislation and practical experience conducting this within a Local Authority environment. Professional requirements: A degree/diploma in Environmental Health Experience working in Environmental Protection within a Local Authority 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.