Environmental Protection Officer

Company: Sharper Consulting Services Ltd
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Location: Devon
Job Description:

Sharper is working with our local authority client in the South West. They need an experienced Officer to join their Environmental Protection teamandtake ownership of a live statutory nuisance and noise caseload. Minimal hand-holding, maximum autonomy.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Managing your own statutory nuisance caseload
  • Noise investigation, monitoring and acoustics assessment
  • Evidence gathering and case preparation for enforcement action
  • Proportionate, confident regulatory decision-making

What you’ll need:

  • Strong local authority EP background
  • Practical, hands-on EPA 1990 experience
  • A CIEH-accredited qualification (preferred)
  • The confidence to work independently from day one

What you’ll get:

  • 6 months, up to 37 hrs/week
  • 3 days/week on site
  • Mileage reimbursed
  • Rate: Inside IR35 42-50 per hour- depending on experience
  • Starting ASAP

Posted: August 19th, 2026