Environmental Protection

Environmental Health Practitioner (Environmental Protection) - Contract Summary

Location: Devon Contract Length: 6 Months Hours: Up to 37 hours per week IR35: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week on-site Start Date: ASAP Mileage: Business mileage reimbursed in line with Council policy

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner with a strong background in Environmental Protection, particularly in the investigation and enforcement of:

• Statutory nuisance complaints

• Noise nuisance and acoustics

• Pest control matters

• Filthy and verminous premises

• Environmental Protection Act 1990 enforcement

The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of an operational caseload with minimal supervision and contribute immediately to frontline service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental protection complaints.

• Conduct site inspections and regulatory compliance activities.

• Undertake noise monitoring and evidence gathering.

• Prepare enforcement cases and take proportionate regulatory action.

• Manage a varied caseload independently.

• Deliver statutory Environmental Protection functions in accordance with legislation and Council policies.

Essential Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

✅ Significant local authority Environmental Protection experience ✅ Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 ✅ Experience investigating statutory nuisance cases ✅ Practical application of noise legislation and guidance ✅ Noise monitoring, acoustics, and evidence gathering expertise ✅ Inspection and enforcement experience ✅ Ability to work autonomously and make sound regulatory decisions ✅ Relevant Environmental Health qualification (preferably CIEH accredited)

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role would suit an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Environmental Health Practitioner who has recently worked within a local authority Environmental Protection team and can quickly take on statutory nuisance and noise-related investigations with limited supervision