Environmental protection

We are currently looking for an experienced Environmental Protection Officer / Private Water Supply Officer to support a local authority with an existing backlog of Environmental Protection work. This is an…

Pay rate £35 – £40/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 October 2026

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We are currently looking for an experienced Environmental Protection Officer / Private Water Supply Officer to support a local authority with an existing backlog of Environmental Protection work.

This is an immediate-start, 10-week contract, offering up to 30 hours per week, with flexibility around working patterns. The client can accommodate 4 or 5 working days per week and offers a flexible/hybrid working arrangement.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience within Environmental Protection, with particular preference given to those who have previously undertaken Private Water Supply (PWS) risk assessments and can confidently manage their own caseload with minimal supervision.
Key details:

10-week initial contract
Immediate start available
Up to 30 hours per week, depending on agreed hourly rate
Flexible 4 or 5-day working week
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Supporting with an existing Environmental Protection backlog
Experience conducting Private Water Supply risk assessments highly desirable
Local authority Environmental Protection experience preferredThis is a great opportunity for an experienced professional looking for a short-term, flexible contract where they can hit the ground running and provide immediate support to a busy Environmental Protection service.
Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion regarding the role, rate and working arrangements

The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.

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