Environmental Enforcement Officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Derbyshire District Council is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to work across the district tackling environmental crime and engaging with residents. The role involves investigations, evidence gathering, and collaboration with partners to promote cleaner and safer neighbourhoods.

You will educate communities, encourage compliance, and respond to daily challenges outdoors, travelling between sites as required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Ability to solve problems proactively and calmly under pressure.
• Willingness to work outdoors and travel across the district.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents across the district, gathering evidence and recording information accurately.
• Work with partners to tackle environmental issues such as littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling.
• Educate residents and encourage positive behaviour to improve community safety and cleanliness.
• Operate in varied outdoor environments, adapting to different daily situations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Public engagement

Independent working

Resilience

Observation & recording

Job description

Closing date: 21 October 2026

We're looking for someone who cares about the local environment, enjoys working with people, and wants to help make our communities cleaner, safer and more welcoming places to live.

This is not a desk-based role. You'll be out and about across the District, tackling issues that matter to residents, from fly-tipping and littering to dog fouling and abandoned vehicles. You'll investigate incidents, gather evidence, work with partners, and help educate and encourage positive behaviour across our communities.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive approach to join our team. If you're confident, approachable, resilient and enjoy solving problems, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a positive mindset and enjoys making a visible difference in local communities.
• Is confident, approachable and able to build trust with people
• Can communicate effectively, even in challenging situations.
• Takes a proactive approach to identifying problems and finding practical solutions.
• Is resilient and able to remain calm, professional and fair under pressure.
• Enjoys working independently while also collaborating with colleagues and partner organisations.
• Is observant, curious and able to gather, assess and record information accurately.
• Is comfortable working outdoors, travelling across the District and adapting to different situations each day.
• Shares our commitment to creating cleaner, safer and more welcoming neighbourhoods.
• Brings enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn.

You may already work in enforcement, community safety or environmental services, but we're equally interested in people from backgrounds such as community engagement, housing, customer services, neighbourhood management, youth work or other roles where building relationships and solving problems are key.

For candidates who can demonstrate the right behaviours, aptitude and commitment but who may not have a direct enforcement background, we can offer training and support linked to progression towards the full Environmental Enforcement Officer role.

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Why Join Us?

Every day is different. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the quality of life of residents across South Derbyshire, helping to create cleaner neighbourhoods, reduce environmental crime and strengthen community confidence.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want a role with real purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

The full details and guidelines are available on Working For Us | South Derbyshire District Council

Why Join Us?

Every day is different. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the quality of life of residents across South Derbyshire, helping to create cleaner neighbourhoods, reduce environmental crime and strengthen community confidence.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want a role with real purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

The full details and guidelines are available on Working For Us | South Derbyshire District Council

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 2 November 2026