Environmental Protection Officer (Environmental Enforcement)

Kingston And Sutton; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a candidate for an Environmental Enforcement role. As part of a dedicated team, you will investigate environmental offences such as fly-tipping and unlawful mooring, ensuring effective enforcement actions. Candidates should have experience in environmental enforcement, excellent ICT skills, a full driving license, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a generous annual leave entitlement, hybrid working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Discounts at local shops and leisure centres

Local Government Pension Scheme

Bicycle loan facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in investigation and enforcement activities, preferably in environmental enforcement.
• Knowledge of dealing with various enviro-crime issues under EPA.
• Good ICT skills and a good communicator.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Investigate offences, gather evidence, and prepare case files.
• Attend court hearings as required.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations and enforcement actions.
• Work independently and prioritise workload.

Skills

Experience of investigation and enforcement activities in environmental enforcement

Knowledge of environmental crime issues

Good ICT skills

Ability to work independently under pressure

Strong communication skills

Tools

Google Chromebooks

Job description

About the Role

As a member of our Environmental Enforcement team, you will be part of a small team that delivers a range of environmental enforcement functions across Kingston and Sutton. The role includes investigating complaints about fly‑tipping and other waste offences, identifying and enforcing abandoned vehicles, tackling unlawful mooring on the River Thames and using a range of measures to resolve complaints for our residents. This is not a uniformed officer role; patrols and on‑the‑spot penalty issuing are not expected. You will keep detailed records, investigate allegations and determine the most appropriate enforcement action to secure resolution of issues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate offences, gather evidence, take statements, and prepare case files.
• Attend court hearings where required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of investigations and enforcement actions.
• Work independently, prioritise a varied workload, and make reasoned judgements.
• Support the wider Shared Environment Service when called upon.

Qualifications

• Experience of investigation and enforcement activities, preferably in environmental enforcement.
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with various enviro‑crime issues under EPA, commercial waste carrying, fly‑tipping, fly‑posting and graffiti.
• Conversant with PACE and RIPA.
• Good ICT skills and a good communicator.
• Organised, adaptable and able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, work accurately, diligently and prioritise a varied workload, problem‑solve and make reasoned judgements.
• Access to a vehicle for work and a full driving licence are essential.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25‑32 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave.
• Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
• Hybrid working (dependent on the role).
• Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Confidential health & wellbeing support and counselling support.

We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We celebrate and respect differences and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. We are a disability‑confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer, all employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of contract type.