EP Officer - Planning Apps
Posted 1 day ago by Vivid Resourcing Ltd
£40 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
East Midlands
Summary: The role of Part-Time Environmental Protection Officer involves providing expert advice and support on planning applications, permitting, and air quality matters for a Local Authority in the East Midlands. This 6-month contract position requires an experienced professional who can work 3 days a week, with a combination of on-site and remote work. The position offers flexibility and a meaningful contribution to local development and environmental protection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and assess planning applications with regard to environmental protection, focusing on air quality, contaminated land, and noise impacts.
- Provide expert technical advice to planning officers, developers, and other stakeholders.
- Draft detailed reports and recommendations in relation to permitting and planning consultations.
- Monitor and support the delivery of air quality strategies and related regulatory duties.
- Respond to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner.
Key Skills:
- Experience in environmental protection, particularly in planning applications and air quality.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.
- Ability to provide technical advice to various stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and regulations.
Salary (Rate): £40/hour
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We're recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking Local Authority in the East Midlands for a Part-Time Environmental Protection Officer. This is a 6-month contract position, ideal for an experienced EP professional who can hit the ground running, providing expert advice and support on planning applications, permitting, and air quality matters. You'll be working 3 days per week, with 1 day required on-site and the rest worked remotely. This flexible opportunity offers a great work-life balance while contributing meaningfully to local development and environmental protection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and assess planning applications with regard to environmental protection, focusing on air quality, contaminated land, and noise impacts.
- Provide expert technical advice to planning officers, developers, and other stakeholders.
- Draft detailed reports and recommendations in relation to permitting and planning consultations.
- Monitor and support the delivery of air quality strategies and related regulatory duties.
- Respond to internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner.
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.