Leisure and Parks inspection and compliance officer

East Hertfordshire District Council; Hertford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is looking for a Leisure and Parks Inspection and Compliance Officer to resolve environmental issues and engage with the community. This role involves coordinating inspections, overseeing maintenance contracts, and more. Applicants should have great people skills and organizational abilities. Offers flexible working arrangements and competitive salary of £38,009 - £41,506 per year.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

26-34 days annual leave

Employee well-being programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a monitoring or investigative role is advantageous but not essential.
• Capability to explain standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate enquiries and complaints related to environmental issues.
• Plan and coordinate inspections and monitoring of leisure centres and parks.
• Oversee contracts related to grounds maintenance and tree risk inspection.

Skills

Great people skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Inquisitive manner

Full driving licence

IT skills - Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Are you enthusiastic and just good at getting things done? An exciting opportunity has become available for an interesting and varied role. You will be working as part of a small team looking after the council's parks, trees and play areas. Every day is different - this isn't a desk-bound job; you will spend the majority of your time out in the district being proactive and resolving issues. This customer-focused and varied role provides a great career opportunity if you are starting out or looking for a change in career. Previous experience working in a monitoring or investigative role would be an advantage. However, this is not essential as training will be given for the right candidates.

What will you be doing?

• Proactively investigating enquiries and complaints
• An interest in improving the local environment
• Investigating breaches of environmental legislation, such as dog fouling, littering and abandoned vehicles
• Planning, coordinating and undertaking inspections and monitoring of leisure centres and parks
• Overseeing a range of contracts including grounds maintenance, weed control, tree risk inspection, stray dogs and conservation grazing
• Overseeing open space improvement projects from inception through procurement to delivery

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• Great people skills
• An interest in improving the local environment
• Capability to explain standards, policies and procedures
• An inquisitive and persuasive manner with good attention to detail
• A high level of organisational skills
• A full driving licence
• IT skills - including Microsoft Word to create letters and reports

You will be giving advice to residents and businesses on issues relating to litter, dog fouling, trees, play and the environment.

You will be working with community groups and other partners to improve the quality of the environment in our streets and open spaces.

What can we offer you?

• A stimulating and supportive work environment
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
• 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
• Employee well-being programme

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Council's ambition please contact Rowan Perrin, Senior Leisure & Parks Development Officer, [phone]

Closing date: 24th October 2025 at Midnight.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd November 2025.

So, if you're looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as a Leisure and Parks inspection and compliance officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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Salary

• £38,009 - £41,506 per year