Technical Officer Environmental Protection
Job Description
Job Title: Technical Officer Environmental Protection Team
Salary: £39,027 to £44,463 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade: E
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week
About the department
Environmental Protection is a core Environmental Health function that completes a number of enforcement regimes and fulfils Thurrock statutory obligations in this specialist work area.
About the Role
To enable the teams statutory duties for investigating nuisance and public health investigations in the Tilbury St Chads, Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park, Chadwell St Mary, East Tilbury, Orsett, Horndon and Bulphan wards.
The postholder will also assist the Environmental Health Officers (EHO's) in their investigations to gather evidence from site visits and complete prosecution files.
There is opportunity (once suitable experience gained) for the post holder to join the department's weekend night time noise enforcement team where additional overtime is paid.
As an EP Technical Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Investigating complaints of statutory nuisance and EP public health matters
- Assisting Pollution Control officers with their statutory obligations and enforcement regimes
- Completing other relevant work tasks that the team manager deems appropriate
This role offers the chance to make a real difference by working closely with Thurrock residents, local businesses, property / land owners, other council enforcement teams, Police, government agencies and elected members.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who has:
- excellent computer skills
- excellent written and verbal skills
- is familiar with the uniform database
- good local government experience
- ideally with some experience in environmental health / enforcement
Essential qualifications: Good passes at GCSE in Maths, English and Sciences. A level or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial to the role.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 11th September 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 28th September 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Peter Reynolds - Environmental Protection Team Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £39,027 - £44,463 per year