Environment Enforcement Officer LBS-007

Ciwmjobs; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking an Environment Enforcement Officer to investigate environmental crimes and oversee enforcement operations. The role involves case management, site inspections, and liaison with Police, HMRC, and London Fire Brigade to resolve issues and improve the local environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, investigation, and report-writing skills, as well as the ability to work evenings and weekends and manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental enforcement and knowledge of enforcement procedures
• Understanding of relevant legislation and cross-agency collaboration
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and produce clear legal documentation

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental crimes and related offences, including case management and evidence gathering
• Conduct site inspections and issue notices where appropriate
• Prepare cases for prosecution and assist in court appearances
• Coordinate with agencies such as Police, HMRC, and London Fire Brigade to resolve issues
• Perform proactive patrols and generate management information and reports

Skills

Enforcement experience

Evidence gathering

Local authority procedures

Stakeholder management

Case management systems

Full UK Driving Licence

Evenings and weekends availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is an experienced Environment Enforcement Officer with a strong background in environmental enforcement, community safety, or regulatory services. You are capable of managing complex caseloads and have a comprehensive understanding of enforcement procedures and relevant legislation. You possess excellent communication, investigation, and report-writing skills and can work independently while managing competing priorities.

What the job involves

As an Environment Enforcement Officer with Southwark Council, you will investigate environmental crimes, anti-social behaviour, and highways-related offences. Your responsibilities include case management, evidence gathering, site inspections, issuing notices, and preparing cases for prosecution. You will work closely with agencies such as the Police, HMRC, and London Fire Brigade to resolve community issues and improve the local environment. The role also involves conducting proactive patrols, attending court, and producing reports and management information.

Skills

• Environmental enforcement experience
• Evidence gathering and legal documentation
• Local authority enforcement procedures
• Stakeholder management and partnership working
• Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work evenings and weekends