Impactful Environmental Crime Investigator

Somerset County Council; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

LGPS

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset County Council is seeking an Enforcement Officer - Environmental Crime to lead investigations, enforce environmental legislation and safeguard communities across Somerset. The role combines fieldwork with prosecutions and requires sound judgement and strong communication.

You'll work with Legal Services, police and partners, manage complex cases, prepare witness statements and representations in court.

Qualifications

• Experience investigating environmental crime and managing complex enforcement cases.
• Knowledge of environmental enforcement legislation including waste offences and PSPOs.
• Understanding of criminal and civil enforcement processes, including PACE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into environmental crimes and breaches of environmental legislation.
• Issue notices and Fixed Penalty Notices; progress prosecutions as required.
• Conduct interviews under caution and gather evidence for enforcement action.
• Investigate fly-tipping, waste offences, abandoned vehicles, PSPO breaches and encampments.
• Inspect land, premises and vehicles for compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate with Legal Services, Police, Environment Agency and partners.
• Prepare prosecution files, witness statements and legal documents.
• Represent the Council in court, tribunals and formal proceedings.
• Share knowledge and support continuous service improvement.

Skills

Environmental enforcement

Investigative work

Regulatory compliance

PACE interviewing

Evidence gathering

Prosecution experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Somerset County Council is seeking an Enforcement Officer - Environmental Crime to lead investigations, enforce environmental legislation and safeguard communities across Somerset. The role combines fieldwork with prosecutions and requires sound judgement and strong communication.

You'll work with Legal Services, police and partners, manage complex cases, prepare witness statements and representations in court.