R2R103464 - Environmental Enforcement Officer - Permanent

South End City Council; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer to address environmental issues in the community. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, monitoring compliance with relevant legislation, and combatting enviro-crime. A full driving license is required. This position offers generous benefits including flexible working and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and valid driving license is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.
• Understanding of relevant legislation related to environmental enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental issues are addressed across the city.
• Support community organizations and engage with local concerns.
• Monitor and ensure equal access to services addressing environmental issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Ability to engage with community

Job description

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and improve lives in Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions, including social services, transport, public health, parks, planning, trading standards, community safety, and education, offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our diverse economy, communities, and ongoing regeneration projects make our Council a great place to work, learn, and make a difference.

Your New Role

Southend City Council seeks to appoint an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer. You will work as part of a team to ensure environmental issues, such as enforcement and highway inspections, are addressed across the City.

You will support community organisations to address local concerns, engage with the community, create multi-agency partnerships to combat enviro-crime, and develop preventative measures through creative thinking. You will also monitor and ensure equal access to services, crossing cultural and language barriers.

You will handle local environmental issues such as fly-tipping, littering, dog fouling, abandoned vehicles, and fly-posting through education, advice, and enforcement based on relevant legislation.

Note: You will be required to attend occasional evening meetings to meet business needs.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Effective communication with stakeholders at various levels is essential. A full and valid driving license is mandatory for your application to be considered.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including:

• Highways Inspections Code of Practice
• Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
• Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003
• Town & Country Planning Act 1990
• Highways Act 1980
• Traffic Signs Regulations
• Road Traffic Act
• Health & Safety at Work Act
• Environment Protection Act 1990
• Environment Act 1995
• Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

What You'll Get in Return

Joining the council offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities. We are committed to supporting you in this varied and challenging role with appropriate training. A full list of benefits is available on the 'Why Work For Us?' tab.

What You Need to Do Now

If interested, please click 'apply online' to submit an up-to-date CV. For a copy of the Job Description, click here. For further information not included in the JD, contact Uzo at [e-mail].

This post requires an enhanced DBS.

Please note: Applications may close early, so apply promptly. The Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, age, religion, or belief.