Environmental Enforcement Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an Interim Environmental Enforcement Officer for an initial 2-month contract, 37 hours per week, ASAP start. The role focuses on tackling environmental crime and community safety, investigating offences such as fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles, with patrols and collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will manage a caseload from receipt to resolution, gather evidence, interview individuals, issue warnings and notices, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental crime/enforcement within local authorities.
• Ability to manage varied caseload and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with members of the public and partner agencies.

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.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Caseload management

Public/partner liaison

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.