Technical Officer

Are you ready to make a positive difference in your community? Rushcliffe Borough Council has an exciting Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing opportunity!

Location: West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG

Salary: £28,512-£36,087 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026 at midnight

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council is a modern, forward-thinking local authority serving over 115,000 people across South Nottinghamshire. Located close to Nottingham on the banks of the River Trent, the council is award-winning and recognised for its entrepreneurial culture. We are committed to providing high-quality services and seeking individuals with a passion for thinking and working beyond standard statutory enforcement activities.

Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing - The Role:

You will join our busy Environmental Protection and Housing team, managing a broad range of environmental health investigations including Statutory Nuisance, contaminated land, and air quality matters. Based in our modern offices at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford, you will work as an experienced, confident, and self-motivated officer. You will enforce Environmental Health legislation through inspections, projects and targeted advice or education. You will conduct investigations, produce written reports, and attend court as necessary. This role includes appropriate enforcement and prosecution action as required. We support flexible working on a hybrid basis to suit our business needs, with the option to work from home.

Technical Officer Environmental Protection and Housing - Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct and manage environmental health investigations across multiple areas including Statutory Nuisance, contaminated land, and air quality

- Enforce Environmental Health legislation via inspections, projects and targeted advice or education

- Take appropriate enforcement and prosecution action as required, including preparing cases for Legal Services and attending court

- Update paper and computer based records as required

- Prepare letters, notices and reports in respect of work carried out

- Develop and maintain effective ...