Environmental Protection Officer - Public Protection Team
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,061 i £39,152 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 4 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Reading Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Do you have the skills and passion to protect the environment and improve quality of life for residents? We are looking for an Environmental Protection Officer to join our dedicated Public Protection Team. You’ll play a key role in investigating and resolving environmental issues such as noise, odour, air quality, and other statutory nuisances.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working and believe that flexible arrangements help our employees thrive. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. The team splits its time between working in our Reading office, home working, and undertaking site visits in the Reading area.
About the Role:
As an Environmental Protection Officer you take enforcement action when required, preparing legal notices, compiling evidence, and presenting cases in court or at hearings.
This includes working in line with the Council’s enforcement policy and responding effectively to complex or urgent cases.
You will carry out inspections, surveys, and environmental monitoring to ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met, while assessing risks to the public.
In addition, you’ll provide expert advice to residents, businesses, and partner organisations on environmental health matters. You may also lead on specialist areas such as air quality monitoring, noise assessments, private water supplies, or pest investigations, helping to improve environmental quality and public health across the borough. The Team works closely with the in house Animal Warden – assistance may be required in this area. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in noise monitoring at Reading Festival and other local events.
What we’re looking for:
A relevant qualification (Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent) and knowledge of environmental protection and nuisance legislation.
Experience in inspections, investigations, and enforcement in an environmental health setting.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
A full UK driving licence and ability to work flexibly, including participating in an out-of-hours rota.
We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
When applying for this post, please ensure that your application explains, with examples, how you meet the person specification in the Job Description as this is the shortlisting criteria.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Payment of professional subscription fee
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
If you would like any more information, please contact Rebecca Moon – Principal Environmental Health Officer at rebecca.moon@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be conducted in person at the Civic Offices in Reading.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working and believe that flexible arrangements help our employees thrive. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. The team splits its time between working in our Reading office, home working, and undertaking site visits in the Reading area.
About the Role:
As an Environmental Protection Officer you take enforcement action when required, preparing legal notices, compiling evidence, and presenting cases in court or at hearings.
This includes working in line with the Council’s enforcement policy and responding effectively to complex or urgent cases.
You will carry out inspections, surveys, and environmental monitoring to ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met, while assessing risks to the public.
In addition, you’ll provide expert advice to residents, businesses, and partner organisations on environmental health matters. You may also lead on specialist areas such as air quality monitoring, noise assessments, private water supplies, or pest investigations, helping to improve environmental quality and public health across the borough. The Team works closely with the in house Animal Warden – assistance may be required in this area. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in noise monitoring at Reading Festival and other local events.
What we’re looking for:
A relevant qualification (Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent) and knowledge of environmental protection and nuisance legislation.
Experience in inspections, investigations, and enforcement in an environmental health setting.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
A full UK driving licence and ability to work flexibly, including participating in an out-of-hours rota.
We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
When applying for this post, please ensure that your application explains, with examples, how you meet the person specification in the Job Description as this is the shortlisting criteria.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Payment of professional subscription fee
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
If you would like any more information, please contact Rebecca Moon – Principal Environmental Health Officer at rebecca.moon@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be conducted in person at the Civic Offices in Reading.
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