Environmental Enforcement Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an Interim Environmental Enforcement Officer for a local authority in Hertfordshire. The role is an initial 2-month contract, offering 37 hours per week with an ASAP start.

The post focuses on tackling environmental crime, improving community safety and coordinating with internal teams and external agencies. The successful candidate will investigate offences such as fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles, conduct patrols, gather evidence, and prepare case files for

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental crime enforcement or related field.
• Experience gathering evidence for enforcement cases.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental crime offences, including fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles.
• Carry out proactive patrols and inspections across the borough.
• Manage a caseload from receipt through to resolution.
• Gather evidence, interview individuals and prepare enforcement case files.
• Issue warnings, notices and enforcement action where appropriate.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, contractors and partner agencies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and council policies.
• Respond to service requests and complaints within agreed timescales.

Skills

Communication

Caseload management

Prioritisation

Public/partner liaison

Education

Environmental enforcement qualification

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Job Title

Interim Environmental Enforcement Officer

Brief Summary

Our local authority client based in Hertfordshire is seeking an Interim Environmental Crime Enforcement Officer to join their team on an initial 2-month contract, working 37 hours per week, with an ASAP start available. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional to support the council in tackling environmental crime and enhancing community safety. The successful candidate will investigate offences such as fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles, conduct patrols, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to improve the local environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental crime offences, including fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles and related anti-social behaviour.
• Carry out proactive patrols and inspections across the borough.
• Manage a caseload of environmental enforcement matters from receipt through to resolution.
• Gather evidence, interview individuals and prepare enforcement case files.
• Issue warnings, notices and take enforcement action where appropriate.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, contractors and partner agencies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation and council policies.
• Respond to service requests and complaints within agreed timescales.

Required Experience

• Previous experience within environmental crime, environmental enforcement, community safety, waste enforcement or a similar local authority service.
• Experience investigating environmental offences and gathering evidence.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with members of the public and partner agencies.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable (Optional)

• Local authority experience within environmental services or regulatory services.
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act legislation and related enforcement powers.
• Experience issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs).
• Relevant enforcement, environmental health or community safety qualifications.

Contract Details

• Initial 2-month contract.
• 37 hours per week.
• ASAP start.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Potential for extension dependent on service requirements.