Greenspace & Environment Enforcement Officer

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

About the role

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and improving the places where people live, work and visit?

We’re looking for a motivatedGreenspace & Environment Enforcement Officer to join our Greenspace Action Team at Kirklees Council. You’ll play a vital front‑line role in tackling environmental anti‑social behaviour, helping to keep our neighbourhoods safe, clean and welcoming for everyone.

This is a varied and people‑focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll work directly with residents, businesses and partner organisations, using engagement, education and enforcement to drive positive behavioural change across our communities.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

What we’re looking for

You’ll be confident, resilient and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You’ll know when to take an educational approach and when firm enforcement is required.

You’ll also need:

• An understanding of environmental anti‑social behaviour and how it impacts communities
• The ability to deal calmly and appropriately with challenging or confrontational situations
• Strong written and IT skills to produce accurate notes, reports and statements
• Confidence to speak to individuals and groups, including children and adults, about environmental responsibilities
• A sound understanding of health and safety and safe working practices
• A full, clean driving licence and willingness to pass a Kirklees Council driving assessment
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required

Why work for Kirklees?

You’ll be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team making a real difference to the borough. In return, we offer:

• A secure permanent role
• Competitive local government salary and pension
• Opportunities for development and training
• The chance to contribute directly to environmental improvement and community wellbeing

Equality, inclusion and safeguarding

We adopt a name‑blind recruitment approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not see personal details until shortlisting decisions are made.

We welcome applications from people with all differing abilities.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities.

This role is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent appointment and will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

27 September 2026, 11:55 PM

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Salary: £30,515 – £32,046

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Environmental Health

Sector: Environmental Management

Sector: Environment

Job Role: Officer