Senior Environmental Protection Officer (Noise Specialist)

Crawley Borough Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Crawley is seeking a skilled Senior Environmental Protection Officer (Noise Specialist) to oversee environmental noise protection functions. Responsibilities include managing investigations, conducting assessments, and advising on community complaints. Candidates should have significant environmental health experience, relevant academic qualifications, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a relocation package and employee benefits designed to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience of environmental health work or relevant specialist acoustics.
• BSc (Hons) Environmental Health or Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control (IOA).
• Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee statutory and non-statutory functions related to environmental noise protection.
• Manage complex investigations and conduct acoustic assessments.
• Provide advice on development control issues and community complaints.

Skills

Experience in environmental health

Specialist acoustics knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health or Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Member of CIEH or IOA

Job description

Our Environmental Health team aim to make a lasting impact on the quality of our natural and built environment. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the service as our Senior Environmental Protection Officer (Noise Specialist) for pollution and public health.

Providing a specialism for noise and acoustics, you will play an important role in delivering and overseeing our statutory and non-statutory functions related to environmental noise protectionand pollution. This includes managing complex investigations, conducting acoustic assessments, critically analysing noise surveys, and taking enforcement action where necessary.

You will provide advice to the team on development control issues, community complaints relating to transport, construction, and licensing alongside noise from commercial activities.

You will also undertake noise monitoring from time to time, to ensure we meet our statutory obligations. This role involves undertaking pollution investigations and enforcement. Your responsibilities will extend to the use of sound level recording equipment, calibration checks and maintaining accurate noise database systems.You will be expected to analyse noise data and use proprietary software including the council’s Geographical Information System.Full training will be provided as necessary.

With an international airport within our borough's boundaries, and associated pressures of commercial and residential development, this role presents unique and complex challenges that demand a professional approach and an analytical acumen.Effective negotiation and communication skills are pre-requisites for any candidate applying for this position.

You will work closely with colleagues within the Planning service to provide consultation responses to ensure that pollution and public health mitigations can be put in place for developments within the borough.

The Environmental Protection team does not work in isolation from other sections or departments, so other aspects of pollution experience would be welcomed.This represents a unique training opportunity to enhance your understanding of acoustics, thermal comfort and sustainability issues through the assessment of architectural plans and the development control process.

The primary objective is to adeptly navigate and address the multifaceted public health impacts stemming from noise, with our Environmental Health team placing paramount emphasis on the well-being of our residents.

You will also be required to support the Port Health function of the service and be part of the rotation of staff supporting delivery of our imported food function.Full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and skills:

• Significant previous experience of environmental health work or relevant specialist acoustics
• BSc (Hons) Environmental Health or Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control (IOA)
• Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification. (We will consider applicants who hold this qualification alone, for candidates that candemonstrate the necessary technical acumen as full training will be provided on the regulatory aspects)
• Member CIEH or IOA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.

Additional information

We can offer a relocation package to those looking to relocate to the Crawley area (who currently live more than 25 miles outside of Crawley).

A full and current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is a requirement of the role.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form. For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, [e-mail] , Principle Environmental Health Practitioner – Pollution and Public Health or call on 01293 438557.