Senior Environmental Protection Officer

Senior Environmental Protection Officer

Kent | Hybrid Working | per hour Initial 6-Month Contract | High Chance of Extension

We are currently supporting a Local Authority in Kent with the appointment of an experienced Senior Environmental Protection Officer on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to take ownership of a varied caseload while benefiting from a flexible working arrangement. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office/site one Thursday every two weeks, with the remainder of the work completed remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Air Quality assessments and monitoring

• Reviewing and responding to Planning Applications

• Licensing consultations and compliance matters

• Contaminated Land investigations and assessments

• Environmental Permitting and regulatory functions

• Providing specialist environmental advice to internal and external stakeholders

• Ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and local authority policies

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in Environmental Health or a relevant Scientific Discipline

• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Protection team

• Strong knowledge across Environmental Protection functions including:

• Air Quality

• Planning Consultations

• Licensing

• Contaminated Land

• Environmental Permitting

• Ability to manage a diverse workload independently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer?

✔ Initial 6-month contract ✔ Strong likelihood of extension ✔ Competitive rate of ✔ Flexible hybrid working arrangement ✔ Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply today or contact Sakaar Lama for a confidential conversation.

Senior Environmental Protection Officer | Kent | 6-Month Contract | High Chance of Extension