Job description
Environmental Protection Officer (Interim)
Location: Floor 2, Town Hall, South Tyneside, NE33 2RL
Start Date: 12 October 2026
End Date: 12 January 2027
Working Hours: 22 hours per week
Pay Rate: £21.65 per hour
Job Purpose
South Tyneside Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Protection Officer to support the delivery of flood risk management and environmental protection activities across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver flood risk projects in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
Act as the Lead Local Flood Authority representative when responding to planning consultations
Review developer reports, drainage calculations and technical plans, providing professional recommendations and responses
Respond to complaints, enquiries and service requests relating to flood risk and environmental protection matters
Work with internal departments, external partners and other risk management authorities to manage flood risk effectively
Represent the Council at meetings, working groups and stakeholder forums as required
Analyse drainage issues and identify practical solutions using technical knowledge and professional judgement
Essential Requirements
Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Management or a related discipline
Experience in flood risk management, contaminated land, coastal management or environmental protection
Experience managing environmental or flood risk projects
Experience responding to complaints and enquiries relating to environmental issues
Comprehensive knowledge of flood risk management and environmental protection issues
Detailed knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and their implementation
Knowledge of planning legislation and the planning system in England and Wales relating to flooding
Knowledge of legislation, strategies and policies relating to flood management
Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to review technical plans, reports and drainage calculations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
Desirable Requirements
Experience working within Local Government
Postgraduate qualification in Flood Risk Management or Contaminated Land
Experience using MicroDrainage modelling software or similar packages
Understanding of climate change impacts on surface water flood risk management
Additional Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence or access to suitable transport
Reference: 5306273
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £21.65 per hour
Expected hours: 22.0 per week
Experience:
Statutory Nuisances: 2 years (required)
flood risk mgmt, contaminated land, coastal mgmt: 2 years (required)
environmental protection or flood risk projects: 2 years (required)
responding to complaints and enquiries: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
driving licence (required)
Environmental Science degree or related degree (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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