Environmental Health Officer
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Lowestoft
Sharper Consulting Services is recruiting on behalf of our East Anglian client for an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Protection team on an interim basis, helping to protect public health and improve environmental quality across the district. This is a varied enforcement and regulatory role covering statutory nuisance, private water supplies, and animal welfare. Contract: 6 months | Start: ASAP | Hours: Full-time, hybrid/flexi Rate: Circa £45+ p/h DOE You’ll investigate complaints, undertake inspections, enforce environmental legislation, and provide specialist advice to residents, businesses and partner organisations, playing a key role in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. There is also scope for the right candidate to take on a broader principal officer-level remit — the council is flexible in shaping the role around a stronger candidate. Duties Investigate complaints relating to statutory nuisance, private water supplies, animal welfare and related environmental protection matters. Carry out inspections of residential, commercial and industrial premises to assess compliance with environmental legislation. Conduct investigations to criminal standards in accordance with PACE, RIPA, CPIA and Human Rights legislation. Gather, record and manage evidence, including witness statements and accurate case rec...