Environmental Protection Officer

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A local authority in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy service dealing with a varied caseload of domestic environmental complaints.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a case load of environmental protection matters, primarily focused on statutory nuisance and residential complaints.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Investigating complaints relating to noise, odour, smoke, bonfires and other statutory nuisances
  • Conducting site visits, evidence gathering and monitoring activities
  • Determining statutory nuisance and taking appropriate enforcement action
  • Serving abatement notices and preparing case files where required
  • Liaising with residents, landlords and other stakeholders to resolve complaints
  • Maintaining accurate records and case management systems
  • Supporting the wider Environmental Health function as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience working within an Environmental Protection / Environmental Health team
  • Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • Experience handling domestic nuisance complaints from start to resolution
  • Confidence in enforcement, including serving notices and evidencing cases
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload effectively

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Company: Vivid Resourcing
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Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

A local authority in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy service dealing with a varied caseload of domestic environmental complaints.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a case load of environmental protection matters, primarily focused on statutory nuisance and residential complaints.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Investigating complaints relating to noise, odour, smoke, bonfires and other statutory nuisances
  • Conducting site visits, evidence gathering and monitoring activities
  • Determining statutory nuisance and taking appropriate enforcement action
  • Serving abatement notices and preparing case files where required
  • Liaising with residents, landlords and other stakeholders to resolve complaints
  • Maintaining accurate records and case management systems
  • Supporting the wider Environmental Health function as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience working within an Environmental Protection / Environmental Health team
  • Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • Experience handling domestic nuisance complaints from start to resolution
  • Confidence in enforcement, including serving notices and evidencing cases
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload effectively

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Posted: May 9th, 2026