Environmental Protection Officer/Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Protection Officer/Environmental Health Officer (Planning Consultations and Air Quality)

Salary: Grade D-F (depending on experience).

Full time 37hours

We are seeking a motivated environmental specialist with appropriate knowledge and experience to comment on planning applications from a public health perspective. A strong knowledge of key areas, Air Quality, Environmental Noise and Contaminated Land is necessary. You will work with our Planning department across all stages of the planning process, providing advice and guidance on the environmental and public health impact of applications and proposed developments. You will help provide evidence and expert witness evidence for appeals, hearings and public inquiries. You may also be required to investigate or assist with the investigation of nuisance complaints and other service requests within the team.

You will lead and oversee the strategy for improving and monitoring air quality within the district.

You will also assist with the development of policies and initiatives regarding environmental protection issues. Your detail-focused approach will ensure that all records and databases are accurate available to support decisions.

We invite applications for the full-time role, please note that there is a requirement to be office based (Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG) for at least 40% of the time and therefore we are unable to consider applicants who wish to undertake remote working.

To discuss the role in person please contact

Please contact Colin Alden, Environmental Protection Team Leader on 01732 227186 or Laura Webb, Environmental Health Manager on 01732 227 167.

Do you want to know more about the role?

For further details on the role, the Council, and the benefits of working for us, please see our Candidate Pack - https://sevenoaks.pagetiger.com/bmnxxpb

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: Sunday, 14th of June

Interviews: Friday, 19th of June

Equal Opportunities:
Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application notes:
Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing human.resources@sevenoaks.gov.uk to discuss how we can assist you in applying.