Senior EP Officer

Contract: Temporary, contract (3-month contract)

Rate: Up to 55 per hour, dependent on experience (umbrella)
Location: Hybrid
Closing Date: 1st November 2025

A Devon-based Local Authority is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an hourly basis. Offering a competitive rate of up to 55 per hour, this role plays a key part in ensuring the Local Authority continues to deliver a vital front-line service in either Contaminated Land or noise/air quality monitoring.

This role is managed on an hourly basis only. You will need to be able to commit to undertaking work in-person across the Local Authority and have a proven track record of working within Contaminated Land or Noise/ Air Quality Monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to Planning and Licensing Consultations.
• Assessing and considering air quality.
• Undertaking noise monitoring work in line with the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Utilising GIS-Mapping to engage in Contaminated Land work.

Essential Requirements

• BSc/Diploma in Environmental Health and EHORB Certificate of Registration OR other relevant science or maths degree or equivalent professional qualification in the field of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land.
• Able to demonstrate up to date training and knowledge through CPD certificates

• A minimum of five years Local Government experience in the area of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land OR: A proven track record of working in the area of expertise outlined in the 'key responsibilities section AND experience of managing complex projects and heavy workload.

• Knowledge of Environmental Health and the issues which affect Environmental Health policy.
• Willingness to work regular non-standard hours when necessary.
• Full, current driving licence & access to own vehicle.

To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email jacques@(url removed).

Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across Devon and the surrounding regions, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.