Environmental Protection Officer – North London

August 10, 2026

Job Category: Environmental Health & Trading Standards
Job Location: London
Job Type: Contract

North London | Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home
Initial 3-Month Contract | Potential Extension
Competitive Hourly Rate

Are you an experienced Environmental Protection Officer looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Protection Officer to join a Local Authority in North London on an initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension.

The Role

You will be responsible for investigating and responding to a range of Environmental Protection and statutory nuisance matters, providing an effective and responsive service to residents and ensuring cases are dealt with in accordance with relevant legislation and Council procedures.

Key areas will include:

  • Investigating statutory nuisance complaints
  • Dealing with pest and vermin cases
  • Investigating noise and other environmental complaints
  • Undertaking site visits and gathering evidence
  • Assessing complaints and determining appropriate enforcement action
  • Preparing notices, reports and correspondence
  • Liaising with residents, businesses and other Council departments
  • Working with external agencies and partner organisations where required
  • Maintaining accurate case records and progressing cases through to resolution

About You

We’re looking for someone with recent Local Authority Environmental Protection experience, particularly within:

  • Statutory Nuisance
  • Pest & Vermin
  • Environmental Protection
  • Investigation & Enforcement
  • Noise / Environmental Complaints
  • Site Inspections & Evidence Gathering

Experience working within a Local Authority environment is essential.

Working Pattern: 3 days onsite / 2 days from home
Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential to extend

If you’re an experienced Environmental Protection Officer and are interested in hearing more, please get in touch on 02036271053 or apply with an up-to-date CV.

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