Environmental Enforcement Officer

Adecco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer for the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The role involves reducing environmental crime and noise nuisance, conducting patrols, inspecting areas for compliance with laws, and gathering evidence for prosecutions. Candidates must have a full UK driver's license and significant frontline enforcement experience. This temporary position is based on site and offers competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Full UK driver's license and access to own vehicle are mandatory.
• Competence in all aspects of environmental enforcement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-visibility patrols to deter environmental crime.
• Respond to resident reports and service requests.
• Inspect public and private spaces for compliance with laws.
• Gather evidence and prepare legal documents for prosecutions.
• Work with police and partner agencies to coordinate actions.

Skills

Understanding of environmental legislation and enforcement powers

Experience in frontline enforcement roles

De-escalation skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Body-worn cameras

Noise monitoring equipment

Mobile devices

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Environmental Enforcement Officer to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.

Contract Details

• Type: Temporary
• Pay: £25.07 per hour (PAYE) / £32.76 per hour (Umbrella)
• Location: Frizlands Admin Offices & Depot
• Working Arrangements: On site
• Hours: Rota, that includes out of hours, weekends and evenings as required

Essential Criteria

• You must have a full UK driver's license and have access to own vehicle
• You must be competent in all aspects of environmental enforcement and statutory noise

Skills Required

• Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of environmental and statutory legislation/enforcement powers available, evidence of producing/serving legal notices and acting as a prosecution/expert witness
• Experience of undertaking enforcement activity in a similar frontline role including evidence gathering, statement writing, interviewing under Police And Criminal Evidence Act 1984 caution, use of contemporaneous notes.
• An ability to deal with irate customers and proven de-escalation skills in a similar front line role.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and run tasks/cases to conclusion and to deadlines

Job Purpose

• The Environmental Enforcement Officer helps reduce environmental crime, noise, nuisance and other issues, supporting the Council's aim of improving the local environment and community pride.
• Carry out high-visibility patrols in the community to deter and address environmental crime.
• Respond to reports, complaints and service requests from residents, businesses and partners.
• Inspect and monitor public spaces and private land to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
• Tackle issues such as: littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, noise, abandoned vehicles, unlawful trading, dog fouling, and other forms of environmental nuisance.
• Use enforcement powers where necessary, including issuing warnings, notices, and fixed penalty notices.
• Gather evidence, take witness statements, and prepare legal documents to support prosecutions.
• Conduct investigations, surveys and inspections to check compliance with legislation.
• Operate body-worn cameras, noise monitoring equipment, mobile devices, and other council-issued equipment.
• Work jointly with police and partner agencies, sharing intelligence and coordinating action.
• Assist with stray dog control, nuisance vehicle enforcement, and other duties as directed.
• Maintain accurate records, data and casework using council IT systems.

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If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client.

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