Public Protection Officer

Who You Are

A dedicated and knowledgeable public protection professional with a strong background in environmental health. You possess excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, capable of handling complex and difficult cases. You are self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high standards while promoting equality and diversity in all your professional interactions. A quick learner, you value evidence-based decision-making and continuously seek personal and professional growth.

What the Job Involves

As a Public Protection Officer, your primary objective is to safeguard and enhance the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors within the Borough. You will be involved in conducting investigations into nuisance and public health issues such as noise, smoke, odour, light, drainage, refuse, and pests. Your role encompasses both routine office hours and out-of-hours services, requiring collaboration with various teams to ensure effective enforcement, resolution of complaints, and compliance with relevant legislation. You’ll assist in legal preparations, participate in public health initiatives, and contribute to projects aimed at service improvement.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of Environmental Health and relevant legislation
• Competency in Microsoft Office and specialist data management systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Capacity for drafting and understanding legal documents
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Commitment to professional integrity and ethical standards
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work conditions
• Commitment to personal development and diversity