Environmental Enforcement Officer

APCOA PARKING UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discount

Pension

28 days annual leave including 8 bankH

Job summary

APCOA PARKING UK is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to patrol Southwark, enforce local environmental laws and engage with residents and visitors. The role focuses on preventing litter, dog fouling and related by-law breaches while issuing notices where appropriate.

Officers will support legal services, record statements and collaborate with police and other agencies. This is a hands-on, outdoor position requiring dedication to the local community and the environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcement work or security settings preferred.
• Knowledge of green services such as cleansing and waste management desired.
• Ability to engage with diverse audiences and work well in a team.
• Ability to handle complaints and resolve complex issues.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce laws within Southwark and pursue actions where appropriate.
• Examine reports of littering, fly-tipping and dog fouling and other offences.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices where applicable.
• Prepare and submit relevant cases for trial and assist legal services in court as needed.
• Record witness statements and conduct interviews under caution when required.
• Verify personal details of offenders.
• Build good working relations with key stakeholders including the Police.

Skills

Enforcement experience

Green services knowledge

Audience engagement

Complaint handling

Positive attitude

Job description

Environmental Enforcement Officer

Location: Southwark

Hours 42.5 hours per week

Salary: £34,365.5 per annum

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

Do you care about the environment, neighbourhood and helping the public?

Do you have excellent customer service skills and enjoy being on the go?

We are looking for community-oriented, neighbourly, and active people to join our team! Environmental Enforcement Officers enforce local laws to protect the area from litter, dog fouling, and various other bye-law violations. You will be issuing tickets and notices to those who breach these and play an important part in protecting the environment from pollution and damage.

So, what will you do as an Environmental Enforcement Officer?

• Monitor and enforce laws within Southwark, make enquiries and pursue action where appropriate.
• Examine reports of littering, fly tipping and dog fouling and other similar offences.
• Be able to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for offences where appropriate.
• Prepare and submit relevant cases for trial and assist legal services in presenting cases to court and attending as a witness when needed.
• Record witness statements and conduct interviews under caution when required.
• Validate and verify personal details of offenders.
• Build good working relations with key investors and other agencies including the Police.

What will you bring?

• Experience of enforcement work (including security work) preferred
• Knowledge of green services such as cleansing, and waste collection is desired.
• Be able adapt and engage with different audiences and work as part of a team.
• Be able to deal with complaints and resolve complex issues.
• Enthusiasm and a positive ‘can do’ attitude to work.

Could this role be for you?

Environmental Enforcement Officers are the eyes and ears of the local area. Patrolling areas, providing advice to residents, and members of the public, whist enforcing environmental orders. You will be making a real difference to the local area!

Many of our current managers started out as Officers, so this could be a great place to start your career!

What is on offer to you?

• £15.55 per hour
• 42.5 per week: working any 5 from 7 days, including weekends (shifts will fall between 07:00 - 19:00)
• 28 days annual leave includes 8 Bank Holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Pension Scheme

If you enjoy being on the go and having an important role in the local area, this role could be ideal for you.

We are focused on ensuring APCOA is a fair place to work regardless of age, race, gender, or level in the business. Offering an exciting work atmosphere where successes are shared. With challenging projects and an atmosphere of fostering and support. Staff have the chance for learning and promotion to fulfil their potential while aiming for excellence in their work.