Greenspace & Environment Enforcement Advocate

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive local government salary &

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking a Greenspace & Environment Enforcement Officer to join the Greenspace Action Team in Kirklees. You will tackle environmental anti‑social behaviour, engage with residents and organisations, and use education and enforcement to improve communities.

In this frontline role you’ll investigate complaints, issue warnings and notices, support legal proceedings and collaborate with internal teams to deliver environmental objectives.

Responsibilities

• Providing a visible presence across Kirklees to deter and address environmental anti‑social behaviour
• Engaging with individuals, communities and groups to promote environmental responsibility and improvement
• Investigating complaints and concerns, gathering evidence and preparing case files where enforcement action is required
• Issuing warnings, notices and fixed penalties in line with legislation, council policy and best practice
• Supporting legal proceedings where necessary, including preparing statements and attending court
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver shared environmental objectives

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking a Greenspace & Environment Enforcement Officer to join the Greenspace Action Team in Kirklees. You will tackle environmental anti‑social behaviour, engage with residents and organisations, and use education and enforcement to improve communities.

In this frontline role you’ll investigate complaints, issue warnings and notices, support legal proceedings and collaborate with internal teams to deliver environmental objectives.