Environmental Protection Officer

Company: Varnom Ross
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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

Environmental Protection OfficerLancashireInitial 3-Month Contract (Likely Extension)Up to £45 per hour (Umbrella)Hybrid Working

A Local Authority in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an initial 3-month contract, with the likelihood of extension.

This role is suited to an officer with broad experience across Environmental Protection who can manage a varied caseload and support the service with statutory environmental health functions.

Key Responsibilities

Investigating complaints relating to statutory nuisance, including noise, smoke, odour and other environmental issues

Undertaking pollution control work and environmental investigations

Carrying out water sampling and associated environmental monitoring

Reviewing and commenting on planning applications from an environmental protection perspective

Providing technical advice on environmental protection matters to internal departments and external stakeholders

Taking appropriate enforcement action in line with relevant environmental health legislation

Essential Requirements

Experience working within Environmental Protection in a Local Authority setting

Strong knowledge of statutory nuisance legislation and environmental protection duties

Experience dealing with pollution investigations and environmental monitoring

Experience reviewing planning applications in relation to environmental protection matters

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Willingness to undergo standard DBS clearance

Contract Details

Up to £45 per hour (Umbrella)

Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension

Hybrid working available

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If you are an experienced Environmental Protection Officer available for your next contract, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity. You can email me directly at adam@varnomross.co.uk, or through the job advert.

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Posted: March 18th, 2026