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