Environmental Protection Officer

Company: The Oyster Partnership
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Location: Gayton
Job Description:

Are you an experienced Environmental Protection Officer looking for a flexible part-time contract?


We’re working with a local authority in Staffordshire that is looking to strengthen its Environmental Protection team with an experienced officer. The role will have a particular focus on contaminated land, planning consultations and statutory nuisance, alongside wider Environmental Protection duties.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Reviewing and responding to planning applications and consultations

  • Providing technical advice relating to contaminated land

  • Assessing land contamination reports, investigations and remediation proposals

  • Investigating statutory nuisance and wider environmental protection complaints

  • Providing professional advice to colleagues, developers and other stakeholders

  • Supporting the wider Environmental Protection team where required


WhatWe’re Looking For:



  • Previous Environmental Protection experience, ideally within a local authority

  • Strong knowledge and practical experience of contaminated land

  • Confidence handling planning consultations and responses

  • Experience investigating statutory nuisance

  • Ability to manage a caseload independently and hit the ground running


What’s on Offer:



  • Part-time, flexible working pattern

  • Predominantly remote working with occasional office attendance

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Inside IR35

  • Supportive local authority team and flexibility for the right candidate


The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.


All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.

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Posted: September 26th, 2026