Central Bedfordshire Council
Public Protection Practitioner
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We are seeking a self-motivated, organised and enthusiastic professional to join our team as a Public Protection Practitioner.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for providing consultee comments on planning applications for the pollution team. You will also be the lead officer when dealing with all matters related to contaminated land. Among your varied duties, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy and providing specialist advice to support the Local Planning Authority. You will also comment on planning applications from a pollution perspective and strong knowledge of key areas, Air Quality, Environmental Noise and Contaminated Land are necessary. The role requires excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to work, and a solution focused outlook. Applications are invited from candidates with a relevant scientific degree, ideally with a proven track record of working in the field of contaminated land and planning consultations. The role is flexible in terms of working days and the candidate will work in a Hybrid way if it is safe to do so.
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Responsibilities
- Provide consultee comments on planning applications for the pollution department covering Noise, Light, Air quality, Contaminated land
- Respond to contaminated land enquiries
- Ensure the council statutory duties under contaminated land are fulfilled
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in environmental health, environmental science, or a related discipline (desirable).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in regulatory compliance, or a similar role (Essential).
- Thorough knowledge of environmental protection legislation and regulations (desirable).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with a range of stakeholders (essential).
- Strong analytical and report writing abilities (essential).
- Proficient in the use of IT systems (essential).
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A* - C or 4 - 9) (essential).
- 2 A-Levels or equivalent (essential).
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Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills, strong analytical and report writing abilities, proficient in the use of IT systems.
Preferred Skills
- Thorough knowledge of environmental protection legislation and regulations.
Pay range and compensation package
- Salary: £34,811 - £50,436 per annum pro rata
- Hours: 22 hours a week
- Contract type: Hybrid - Permanent
- Closing Date: 7th August 2026
- Interview Date: 20th August 2026
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