18 Environmental Advocacy jobs in the United Kingdom
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted today
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Overview:
We're working with an excellent client in the East of England who need an interim Environmental Protection Officer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on community safety, enforcement, and business regulation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate environmental nuisance complaints from commercial premises, including noise, light, odour, and dust.
- Provide expert consultation on planning applications, focusing on noise, vibration, lighting, and odour impacts.
- Assess and process Section 61 applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for construction-related noise.
- Take enforcement action where necessary, including serving statutory notices and preparing prosecution reports.
- Advise on licensing applications to prevent public nuisance and represent the service at licensing hearings.
- Prepare and present robust litigation cases, including giving evidence in court for prosecutions and appeals.
- Conduct objective noise measurements and deliver high-level technical acoustic advice to planners, consultants, and partner agencies.
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.
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 4 days ago
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Role details :
Role: Environmental Protection Officer/ Senior EHO
Working Pattern: 37h Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: DOE p/h Umbrella
A local authority client of mine in the Berkshire area are seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their team for an initial 6 month contract with potential view of extension.
The majority of the work will be to deal with complaints, noise and nuisance, public health complaints and planning applications.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Respond to service requests relating primarily to noise and nuisance
- Examine planning applications to identify potential environmental health issues and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Ensuring that developments promote public health.
For more details please call Sakaar Lama on (phone number removed) or email me with an updated CV. Alternatively if you know someone that may be interested in this role please feel free to forward it to them.
*If you do not have the relevant experience within Environmental Protection in a local authority setting please do not apply, as you will not make the shortlist*
g2 Recruitment 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.
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 4 days ago
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- Hourly Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience
- Location: Reading,
- Job Type: Temporary (Part-time, 2 days per week)
Our client are seeking an Environmental Protection Officer on a temporary basis to backfill a position for a team member who has been seconded to another project. This role is crucial for maintaining standards of environmental protection, focusing on issues such as noise nuisance and rat control. The position starts from the beginning of September and will last for approximately 3 months.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Respond to customer enquiries regarding various Environmental Protection issues, with a primary focus on noise nuisance and rats.
- Review each enquiry and carry out the initial response, which may include sending appropriate letters, making phone calls, sending emails, and conducting initial site visits to investigate the issues.
- Produce brief reports following site visits to inform the team for necessary follow-up actions.
- Work closely with residents, businesses, and other council teams to address and resolve environmental protection concerns.
- The role can be adapted based on the experience of the candidate, but the core responsibilities will remain aligned with the essential functions of an Environmental Protection Officer.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for environmental protection.
- Experience in conducting noise nuisance investigations and rat inspections is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks and responding effectively to complex situations.
Benefits:
- Flexible working days (2 days per week).
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the community's environmental well-being.
To apply for this Environmental Protection Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. or Contact Mel Applin
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 4 days ago
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Role - Environmental Protection Officer
Contract length - 6 months
Working Style - Hybrid
Location - Kent
Rate - 40/42
My local authority client in Kent is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to hit the ground running.
Requirements:
- Needs to either be a fully qualified EHO or be a member of the institute of acoustics
- Good understanding of Statutory Nuisance & Noise
- Vast experience of development,planning apps and licensing consultations
If you are interested in this role call Sakaar on (phone number removed) to discuss further, if you know anyone who might be relevant for this role feel free to refer them onto me.
g2 Recruitment 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.
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Overview:
We're working with an excellent client in the East of England who need an interim Environmental Protection Officer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on community safety, enforcement, and business regulation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate environmental nuisance complaints from commercial premises, including noise, light, odour, and dust.
- Provide expert consultation on planning applications, focusing on noise, vibration, lighting, and odour impacts.
- Assess and process Section 61 applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for construction-related noise.
- Take enforcement action where necessary, including serving statutory notices and preparing prosecution reports.
- Advise on licensing applications to prevent public nuisance and represent the service at licensing hearings.
- Prepare and present robust litigation cases, including giving evidence in court for prosecutions and appeals.
- Conduct objective noise measurements and deliver high-level technical acoustic advice to planners, consultants, and partner agencies.
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.
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 8 days ago
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Job Description
Role details :
Role: Environmental Protection Officer/ Senior EHO
Working Pattern: 37h Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: DOE p/h Umbrella
A local authority client of mine in the Berkshire area are seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their team for an initial 6 month contract with potential view of extension.
The majority of the work will be to deal with complaints, noise and nuisance, public health complaints and planning applications.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Respond to service requests relating primarily to noise and nuisance
- Examine planning applications to identify potential environmental health issues and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Ensuring that developments promote public health.
For more details please call Sakaar Lama on (phone number removed) or email me with an updated CV. Alternatively if you know someone that may be interested in this role please feel free to forward it to them.
*If you do not have the relevant experience within Environmental Protection in a local authority setting please do not apply, as you will not make the shortlist*
g2 Recruitment 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.
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 12 days ago
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Job Description
- Hourly Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience
- Location: Reading,
- Job Type: Temporary (Part-time, 2 days per week)
Our client are seeking an Environmental Protection Officer on a temporary basis to backfill a position for a team member who has been seconded to another project. This role is crucial for maintaining standards of environmental protection, focusing on issues such as noise nuisance and rat control. The position starts from the beginning of September and will last for approximately 3 months.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Respond to customer enquiries regarding various Environmental Protection issues, with a primary focus on noise nuisance and rats.
- Review each enquiry and carry out the initial response, which may include sending appropriate letters, making phone calls, sending emails, and conducting initial site visits to investigate the issues.
- Produce brief reports following site visits to inform the team for necessary follow-up actions.
- Work closely with residents, businesses, and other council teams to address and resolve environmental protection concerns.
- The role can be adapted based on the experience of the candidate, but the core responsibilities will remain aligned with the essential functions of an Environmental Protection Officer.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for environmental protection.
- Experience in conducting noise nuisance investigations and rat inspections is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks and responding effectively to complex situations.
Benefits:
- Flexible working days (2 days per week).
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the community's environmental well-being.
To apply for this Environmental Protection Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. or Contact Mel Applin
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Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 13 days ago
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Role - Environmental Protection Officer
Contract length - 6 months
Working Style - Hybrid
Location - Kent
Rate - 40/42
My local authority client in Kent is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to hit the ground running.
Requirements:
- Needs to either be a fully qualified EHO or be a member of the institute of acoustics
- Good understanding of Statutory Nuisance & Noise
- Vast experience of development,planning apps and licensing consultations
If you are interested in this role call Sakaar on (phone number removed) to discuss further, if you know anyone who might be relevant for this role feel free to refer them onto me.
g2 Recruitment 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.
Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 13 days ago
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3 Month Contract with a local Authority
Job Purpose
To investigate complaints, respond to requests for service and enquiries and to carry out inspections, enforce legislation where appropriate, to provide relevant specialist expertise, contribute to the strategic objectives and priorities of the Council in relation to the Corporate Values Framework, “Can Do”.Key Duties/Accountabilities
To investigate complaints and service requests about a range of environmental matters including the preparation of all relevant and appropriate documentation and making recommendations in relation to enforcement action.To undertake enforcement activities involving the issue of fixed penalty notices and similar alternative enforcement actions.To carry out inspections, surveys, undertake monitoring and/ or surveillance and provide reports and information.Support the Team Leader in the delivery of effective systems and enforcement practices in relation to a range services relating to Environmental Protection, Public Health and other related disciplines.Some specific examples for the Neighbourhoods Services section of the team include: housing enforcement, Gypsy & Travellers and caravan site licensing enforcement, nuisance, environmental crime, community safety & anti-social behaviour, drains & sewers, and pest control. (This is not an exhaustive list and will vary over time)Some specific examples for the Commercial Services section of the Team include: food safety, health & safety, pollution control, planning, contaminated land, commercial waste and noise issues – applications and nuisances. (This is not an exhaustive list and will vary over time).Essential Experience Required .
Experience of working as a part of a multi disciplinary team to solve problems and address community concernsExperience of using enforcement powers in an appropriate and relevant disciplineExperience of leading enforcement investigations and implementing a range of enforcement interventionsExperience of carrying out covert and overt surveillance and evidence gatheringExperience of using monitoring equipment or similarExperience of acting as a witness in criminal proceedingsEssential Qualifications Required
Relevant ICT qualification e.g. CLAITAdditional information to note
This role is 37 working hours per week.Full UK driving License is Required for this RoleThe role closes on 15/08/25
Senior Environmental Protection Officer
Posted 2 days ago
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Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, is seeking a dedicated Senior Environmental Protection Officer to join the Community Safety, Enforcement and Business Regulation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining our borough's environmental standards, making Hackney a safer, healthier, and more enjoyable place to live and work.
As a key member of our team, you will be at the forefront of preventing and resolving pollution-related issues, with a particular focus on noise nuisance. You'll work collaboratively across council departments and with external partners to assess planning applications, construction projects, and licensing applications, ensuring a better quality of life for our residents and visitors.
Your Role and Key Responsibilities
Your work will be varied and impactful. Day-to-day, you will:
- Investigate statutory nuisance complaints from commercial properties, including issues of noise, light, odour, and dust.
- Consult on planning applications, providing expert advice on noise, vibration, artificial lighting, and odour.
- Process Section 61 (prior consent) applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for construction noise.
- Take enforcement action where necessary, from serving notices to preparing prosecution reports.
- Consult on licensing applications to prevent public nuisance and represent the service at Licensing Sub-Committee hearings.
- Prepare robust litigation cases and attend court to provide evidence in chief for prosecutions and appeals.
- Perform objective noise measurements and provide high-level technical acoustic advice to acousticians, planners, and other agencies.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable officer who can handle complex cases and difficult problems with innovative solutions. This is a career-graded post, and we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience.
To be successful, you will need:
- Excellent verbal and written
communication skills , with the ability to explain complex legislation and technical information clearly to a diverse audience. - Experience working as an enforcement officer in an
environmental protection or environmental health setting. - The ability to lead projects, manage a complex caseload, and work effectively within a team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- For PO1-PO2 Level: You should have 1-3 years of professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance investigations, including consulting on Planning and Licensing applications. For the PO2 level, an IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement is required (or a willingness to obtain it within 9 months).
- For PO3 Level: You will hold an IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field.
- For PO4 Level: You will have an accredited academic qualification (e.g., MSc/BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent) and/or an MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics, alongside extensive professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance enforcement.
Why Choose Hackney?
We offer a work environment that is supportive, challenging and focused on professional development. You will be expected to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.
If you are ready to use your specialist skills to make a tangible difference in a vibrant London borough, we encourage you to apply.
Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.