Noise Nuisance Officer

South West England Contract £40 - £50 Per Hour + Hybrid Working

Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (3-6 month contract)
Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (umbrella, dependent on experience)
Location: Hybrid (Exeter, Devon)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 11th November 2025

An Exeter-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced and motivated Noise Nuisance Officer to join their Environmental Protection Team on an interim basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Health professional with proven experience in statutory nuisance and noise investigations to contribute to improving local environmental quality.

The Role

You'll investigate and resolve a variety of noise and statutory nuisance complaints across domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.
Working within a collaborative Environmental Protection Team, you'll handle complex cases from initial complaint through to enforcement, helping the Council maintain a high standard of service to the community.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate noise and statutory nuisance complaints under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Carry out site visits, gather evidence, and undertake noise monitoring as required.
Prepare and serve abatement notices, witness statements, and evidence packs for legal proceedings.
Provide technical advice and guidance to residents, businesses, and internal departments.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Council procedures and legislation.
Support wider Environmental Health projects and contribute to service improvements.

Essential Requirements

Strong knowledge of Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated statutory nuisance legislation.
Demonstrable experience in investigating and enforcing noise nuisance complaints.
Confident preparing enforcement documentation and representing the Council in legal proceedings.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent relevant qualification).
Experience using noise monitoring equipment and specialist software.
Prior Local Authority experience within Environmental Protection or Pollution Control services.

Interested?

To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on 0203 795 4835 or email jacques@park-avenue.co.uk

Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across the South West and wider UK, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health, Private Sector Housing, and Licensing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.