Amber Valley Borough Council
Reference: AVBC000000238
Description: Contract Type:  Permanent
Location:  Central Headquarters, Ripley
 
 
An opportunity has arisen to join our Pollution Control Team as a Pollution Control Officer.  The position deals with a wide range of service requests from the public, and some planning consultations.
 
Amber Valley is an attractive area in the heart of Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District National Park and close to the lively cities of Nottingham and Derby.  We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who enjoys a challenge and has a proven competency in pollution control investigations including the use of noise monitoring equipment.
 
The post will offer opportunities to develop your knowledge across all areas of pollution control work.  You will need to bring self-motivation, competent communication and be capable of taking responsibility for your individual work targets.
 
You will need to be an individual who is good at working and communicating with people from a range of backgrounds, as the main workstream will be dealing with complaints about noise and other forms of statutory nuisance investigation.  The opportunity to develop your skills will be plentiful and we can offer a range of training to build on your existing competencies.
 
Applications are invited from those who meet the essential requirements of our person specification and for further details this may be viewed on our website at the jobs page.
 
A full driving licence is required, and the starting salary will be dependent on relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications held.
 
For an informal discussion please contact Philip Strutt, Pollution Control Manager on 01773 841328 or email Philip.Strutt@ambervalley.gov.uk
 
In addition, we can offer:
 
Flexible working hours and hybrid working opportunities.
Free office car parking and a casual user car allowance.
Personal and professional development.
Access to the local government pension scheme
 
 
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 24 May 2026 at Midnight  (Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)
 
 
Please see Job Description here Job Description
 
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
 
 
CVs are not accepted
 
 
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council.  Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Region: Full Time Permanent
Location:
Salary: Grade 7 – *GBP*37,280 to *GBP*40,777 per year; in addition this post attracts a 5% Market Supplement payment (subject to annual review)
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley
An opportunity has arisen to join our Pollution Control Team as a Pollution Control Officer. The position deals with a wide range of service requests from the public, and some planning consultations.
Amber Valley is an attractive area in the heart of Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District National Park and close to the lively cities of Nottingham and Derby. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who enjoys a challenge and has a proven competency in pollution control investigations including the use of noise monitoring equipment.
The post will offer opportunities to develop your knowledge across all areas of pollution control work. You will need to bring self-motivation, competent communication and be capable of taking responsibility for your individual work targets.
You will need to be an individual who is good at working and communicating with people from a range of backgrounds, as the main workstream will be dealing with complaints about noise and other forms of statutory nuisance investigation. The opportunity to develop your skills will be plentiful and we can offer a range of training to build on your existing competencies.
Applications are invited from those who meet the essential requirements of our person specification and for further details this may be viewed on our website at the jobs page.
A full driving licence is required, and the starting salary will be dependent on relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications held.
For an informal discussion please contact Philip Strutt, Pollution Control Manager on 01773 841328 or email Philip.Strutt@ambervalley.gov.uk
In addition, we can offer:
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 24 May 2026 at Midnight (Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)
Please see Job Description here Job Description
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
CVs are not accepted
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.