Environmental Health/Environmental Protection Officer - Noise

If you are passionate about the noise environment, acoustics and planning, driving service improvement, delivering excellent noise response services, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring experience in noise and acoustics we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure compliance with current legislation by making decisions on applications and/or dealing with issues as they arise, ensuring prescribed timescales are met and using enforcement and other legal measures such as assuming and exercising statutory authority.
• Promote the work of the Environmental Protection Noise Team through liaising with other Directorates within the Council, external bodies and statutory authorities including the provision of specialist information, expert advice, guidance and assistance to residents of the Borough and businesses including national and multi- national companies and elected members.
• Provide technical supervision of other team members as required in the officer’s specialist area of noise and acoustics.
• Provide professional/technical advice and direction to own and other Directorate Officers whilst undertaking specialist Environmental Protection Noise enforcement and inspection duties.
• Actively engage with supervision and review / appraisal arrangements and be able to receive, critically reflect and learn from feedback, to review and develop the capabilities and competencies as set out in the Person Specification as required.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of a personal training plan in conjunction with management. 

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and or Degree in Environmental Health/Environmental Science or nationally recognised qualification in Acoustics and Noise Control and demonstrate relevant acoustic experience and qualifications.
• Competence in Environmental Noise and vibration measurement, with relevant experience
• Up to date knowledge of current work practices and recent developments within Environmental Health Legislation and Noise related to Planning and Licensing
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary between £47,264 to £57,495 plus allowances (if applicable).
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

To apply, click https://www.jobs.towerhamlets.gov.uk/apply/vacancies/297/environmental-health-environmental-protection-noise-officer.html

Closing date: 31 May 2026.