Job Description

Tower Hamlets is a fascinating borough, a multi-cultural community steeped in history. The contrasts
and challenges in Environmental Protection are vast. The Environmental Protection Team works with
other departments in the Council, Planning, Licensing, Arts and Events, Health and Housing, Local
residents and external contractors to control excessive noise and vibration within the Borough.
The Team are responsible for the Assessment of complex acoustic reports on behalf of Planning and
providing expert comments to planning, based on current legislation and the Tower Hamlets local
Plan. The analysis and agreement of Control of Pollution Act (COPA)1974 section 61 applications and
works dispensations. Statutory noise nuisance assessments and sound level meter data analysis
using specialist software and field measurements. Compilation of detailed and complex responses to
Environmental Information Regulations requests, Freedom of Information requests and Ombudsman
enquires with associated cases. The team also follow up on public requests for service. We are able
to offer a range of career opportunities for individuals that are able demonstrate enthusiasm,
effectiveness and determination.
The Team is based within the Environmental Health and Trading Standards Service and is able to
draw on resources and expertise across the Service. We are able to offer a 35 hour week with flexible
working, structured training opportunities (CPD), excellent salaries an additional car user
allowance/travel allowance, advisory and enforcement work and a minimum of 6 weeks paid leave a
year. You will act as a statutory consultee and advisor to other council teams such as Planning,
Building Control, Licensing and Highways & Engineering on noise and vibration, and liaising with
external partners and attend meetings on environmental protection issues, as appropriate. good
understanding of all relevant planning legislation in relation to noise and good practice, including
recent guidance from WHO, IOA, ANC and Defra NPSE, (Environmental Protection Act 1990, Control
of Pollution Act 1974) and standards (BS 5228, 4142 and 8233), as well as the holder of a noise
specific qualification e.g. MSC/Diploma in Noise Control and Acoustics, this is an essential
requirement.
Key Responsibilities
You will be working in a Team dealing with diverse Noise and nuisance issues seeking intervention
strategies to ensure compliance with Environmental Health legislation and improving noise levels
within the Borough. Attending court, preparation of prosecution files and giving evidence as
required; you will also participate in PACE interviews.
One of the roles will be mainly dedicated to reviewing planning applications and reviewing s61
applications. You will be expected to be self-motivated and appreciate the Council's wider agenda on
issues that impact the local environment. You will be expected to be self-motivated and appreciate
the Council's wider agenda on issues that impact the local environment.
Requirements
You will be required to demonstrate recent experience in providing comments on large scale
Planning applications; recent experience in leading complex noise/pollution investigations including
detailed site measurements, analysis and interpretation of acoustic reports; detailed and current
knowledge of Case Law precedents for statutory, public nuisance and Licensing controls; good
understanding of all relevant legislation and good practice, including knowledge of recent guidance
from The revised National Planning Policy Framework British Standards Institute, WHO, IOA, ANC and
Defra. Those applicants with substantive years of local authority enforcement experience or holding

Skills Required