Senior Environmental Protection Officer

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 30/03/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Hillingdon

Province Hillingdon

Postal Code UB10

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.

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

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the borough.
• 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.

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