Environmental Enforcement Officer NEW Bolton Council Posted today Bolton £33,366 Public Protect[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Enforcement Officer in a vibrant borough, dedicated to improving the environmental quality of Bolton. This role involves investigating environmental crimes, enforcing legislation, and making a real difference in the community. The organization values its employees and offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including flexible work opportunities and a generous leave allowance. If you are passionate about environmental issues and have strong communication skills, this position is a perfect fit for you. Apply now to be part of a team that is committed to enhancing the lives of Bolton residents.

Benefits

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Discounts

Exclusive gym membership prices

Salary sacrifice schemes

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Access to a Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing and support services

Qualifications

• Current valid driving licence is essential.
• Strong enforcement background with knowledge of environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental crimes and deal with offenders.
• Prepare and submit cases for court regarding environmental issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Enforcement Background

Knowledge of Environmental Legislation

Ability to Work Independently

Job description

Grade G Scp 23 £33,366 to Scp 27 £37,035 plus Car User Allowance

Contract: Permanent

Essential Requirements: Current valid driving licence

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Enforcement Officer to join our busy Environmental, Education and Enforcement Department in Bolton. You will be responsible for investigating environmental crimes such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling, dealing robustly with offenders by way of fixed penalty notices and/or court proceedings. You will be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of environmental legislation and have the ability to prepare and submit cases for court.

About You:

You should possess excellent communication skills with the ability to work both in a group and on your own initiative. You should have a strong enforcement background and a desire to improve the environmental quality of Bolton, making a difference to residents’ lives. You must be able to cope with a demanding workload and, where necessary, have a flexible approach to working out of hours should the need arise. You will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of environmental legislation and be capable of investigating complaints, taking legal action where appropriate.

About Us:

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected, and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses, and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer, we thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts, exclusive gym membership prices, and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and covering letter/supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

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This post is a designated customer-facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

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