Senior​/Environmental Protection Officer

Job Summary

Hackney Council is looking for Senior/Environmental Protection Officers to investigate and manage noise and nuisance cases, enforce regulations, and prepare reports. The role sits within the Public Realm service, offering a permanent, full‑time position (Grade PO1‑PO4, 36 hours per week).

• Investigate and manage noise, lighting and smoke nuisances in the commercial sector from complaint to resolution, including potential court proceedings.
• Prepare detailed reports and respond to Member and public enquiries.
• Consult on Licensing and Planning applications, including Prior Consent s.61.
• Enforce environmental protection legislation and maintain case records.
• Develop innovative approaches to improve service delivery.

• PO1 & PO2:
  Experience in environmental noise and nuisance investigations, enforcement and consultation on Licensing/Planning.
• IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement desirable.
• PO3:
  Significant experience and IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.
• PO4:
  Extensive experience and an accredited academic qualification (e.g. MSc, BSc (Hons), Diploma) in Environmental Health or equivalent.

• Hybrid working and a strong work/life balance
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after five years)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Benefits including childcare vouchers, interest‑free travel loans and local discounts

To apply, create an account on the Hackney recruitment portal and complete the competency‑based questions before 27 November 2025 22:59. Interviews are scheduled for 11 & 12 December 2025.

Hackney Council rejects discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and social class. We encourage applications from disabled people and offer flexible working options.