Job Description:

Job Title: Pollution Control Officer - Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months 

Salary: Grade G SCP 32-37 (£44,253 - £49,818 per annum) 

Working Hours: 37 Hours per Week 

Location: Oldbury Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE 

At Sandwell Council, we're proud to be supporting healthier, safer communities and improving the quality of life for residents across the borough. Our Pollution Control Team plays a vital role in protecting local communities and the environment through effective regulation, enforcement, and specialist environmental advice. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our experienced Pollution Control Team within the Place Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied and rewarding role whilst developing your expertise across a range of environmental protection disciplines. 

About the Role 

As a Pollution Control Officer, you will play a key role in protecting public health and the environment by regulating industrial processes, responding to planning consultations, and investigating environmental complaints. 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Inspecting and regulating permitted industrial processes. 

• Responding to planning consultations, particularly in relation to noise and pollution matters. 

• Investigating complaints relating to permitted processes. 

• Contributing to wider environmental protection activities, including statutory nuisance, air quality review and assessment, and contaminated land work. 

The role also offers opportunities to broaden your experience across other pollution control specialisms, with full support for continuing professional development and training. 

About You 

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality environmental services. You should be able to manage a varied workload, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and provide sound professional advice in often complex situations. 

You will: 

• Be an experienced and suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or be included on the Environmental Health Practitioner Register (EHPR) 

Or 

• Hold an equivalent environmental protection qualification together with substantial relevant experience in pollution control or environmental regulation. 

Why Sandwell Council? 

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package and a strong focus on learning and development. 

How to apply?  

Please submit a CV and supporting statement to

About You 

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality environmental services. You should be able to manage a varied workload, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and provide sound professional advice in often complex situations. 

You will: 

• Be an experienced and suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or be included on the Environmental Health Practitioner Register (EHPR) 

Or 

• Hold an equivalent environmental protection qualification together with substantial relevant experience in pollution control or environmental regulation. 

Why Sandwell Council? 

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package and a strong focus on learning and development. 

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.  

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.  

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.  

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Sheona Grey 

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