Central Bedfordshire Council
Public Protection Practitioner
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Public Protection Practitioner
Public Protection Practitioner – Pollution Team
Team: Public Protection – Environmental Health – Pollution Team Job Family: Directing - CBG9-12 Salary: £34,811 - £50,436 per annum pro rata Hours: 22 hours a week Contract Type: Hybrid – Permanent Location: Expected to attend a Council office no less than once per month
Salary: £34,811 - £50,436 per annum prorata
About the Role
We are seeking a self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic professional to join our team as a Public Protection Practitioner, acting as a key environmental advisor within the Public Protection department.
Core Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for:
- Providing consultee comments on planning applications for environmental pollution risks (Noise, Air Quality, Light, and Contaminated Land)
- Acting as the lead officer for all contaminated land matters, including:
- Responding to contaminated land enquiries
- Ensuring fulfilment of the Council’s statutory duties related to contaminated land
- Developing and implementing the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy
- Offering specialist guidance to the Local Planning Authority on pollution-related considerations
- Supporting the efficiency and accuracy of the council’s environmental decision-making processes
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This role demands: ✅ Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills ✅ A proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach ✅ Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder liaison skills
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate:
- A relevant scientific degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (desirable)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in regulatory compliance or a similar environmental domain (essential)
- In-depth knowledge of environmental protection legislation and regulations (desirable)
- Certificate or equivalent qualification in:
- GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade 4-9 or A-C)*
- Two A-Levels or equivalent (essential)
- Proficiency in IT systems for data management and reporting (essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement
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Benefits
Central Bedfordshire Council offers a competitive rewards programme, exploring adaptability and flexible working patterns aligned to your needs.
Great flexibility is encouraged; discussions regarding working location, hours, and schedule will be a priority during the application and onboarding process.
Important Information:
- To ensure equitable selection, applications must be submitted via the Council’s online application system.
- Probationary period of 4 months applies to new hires.
- If considering long-term relocation to Central Bedfordshire, expect daily in-office attendance in the first months to support onboarding.
- Access free career guidance sessions (CV writing, application completion) via National Careers Service MS Teams workshop.
For further details, contact: David Rubidge – David.Rubidge@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk | 0300 300 8489
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