Public Protection Officer (Environmental Protection)
Location: Havering (Hybrid - Romford Town Hall & Site Visits)
Rate: £40/hour PAYE
Contract: 5-Month Temporary
Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday-Friday (flexible; occasional evenings/weekends)
Overview
Join a proactive Local Authority team in Havering as a Public Protection Officer, specialising in Environmental Protection. This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the borough.
This position is for an Environmental protection role which will include a combination of statutory nuisance, contaminated land, air quality and pollution.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to and fully investigate reactive service requests within Public Protection and your areas of competency.
* Deliver a high-quality, efficient, and compliant service.
* Conduct proactive inspections and sampling programmes to meet statutory duties.
* Support projects as agreed with the Public Protection Manager.
* Achieve performance targets aligned with service and corporate plans.
* Maintain up-to-date technical and legal knowledge in line with the Public Protection Technical Competency Matrix.
* Ensure swift and effective responses to sensitive incidents to protect the Council's reputation.
* Liaise with senior managers and elected members regarding your caseload.
* Promote collaboration and partnership working with stakeholders and clients.
* Provide excellent customer care and contribute to service monitoring and performance improvement.
Requirements
* UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle - Essential
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary enforcement caseloads.
* Background in varied Public Protection services.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership working skills.
* Proven track record in legal compliance and successful prosecutions.
* Proficiency in ICT tools including MS Office, GIS, and mobile working apps.
* Experience in committee reporting and supporting service transformation.
Work Environment
* Hybrid working: 1-2 days from home
* Office base: Romford Town Hall, RM1 3BB
* Borough-wide site visits
Equal Opportunities
Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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