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Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, is seeking a dedicated Senior Environmental Protection Officer to join the Community Safety, Enforcement and Business Regulation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining our borough's environmental standards, making Hackney a safer, healthier, and more enjoyable place to live and work. As a key member of our team, you will be at the forefront of preventing and resolving pollution-related issues, with a particular focus on noise nuisance. You'll work collaboratively across council departments and with external partners to assess planning applications, construction projects, and licensing applications, ensuring a better quality of life for our residents and visitors. Your Role and Key Responsibilities Your work will be varied and impactful. Day-to-day, you will: Investigate statutory nuisance complaints from commercial properties, including issues of noise, light, odour, and dust. Consult on planning applications, providing expert advice on noise, vibration, artificial lighting, and odour. Process Section 61 (prior consent) applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for construction noise. Take enforcement action where necessary, from serving notices to preparing prosecution reports. Consult on licensing applications to prevent public nuisance and represent the service at Licensing Sub-Committee hearings. Prepare robust litigation cases and attend court to provide evidence in chief for prosecutions and appeals. Perform objective noise measurements and provide high-level technical acoustic advice to acousticians, planners, and other agencies. About You We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable officer who can handle complex cases and difficult problems with innovative solutions. This is a career-graded post, and we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience. To be successful, you will need: Excellent verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to explain complex legislation and technical information clearly to a diverse audience. Experience working as an enforcement officer in an environmental protection or environmental health setting. The ability to lead projects, manage a complex caseload, and work effectively within a team. Qualifications and Experience: For PO1-PO2 Level: You should have 1-3 years of professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance investigations, including consulting on Planning and Licensing applications. For the PO2 level, an IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement is required (or a willingness to obtain it within 9 months). For PO3 Level: You will hold an IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field. For PO4 Level: You will have an accredited academic qualification (e.g., MSc/BSc in Environmental Health or equivalent) and/or an MSc in Environmental and Architectural Acoustics, alongside extensive professional experience in environmental noise and nuisance enforcement. Why Choose Hackney? We offer a work environment that is supportive, challenging and focused on professional development. You will be expected to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service. If you are ready to use your specialist skills to make a tangible difference in a vibrant London borough, we encourage you to apply. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.