Street Scene Protection Officer

Colchester Borough Council; Braintree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local government pension scheme

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Braintree District Council is seeking a Street Scene Protection Officer to join the Enforcement team in Braintree, Essex, on a fixed-term 12-month basis. The post focuses on improving street scene conditions by enforcing environmental legislation and preventing anti-social behaviour.

The role requires conducting investigations, collecting evidence, issuing notices, and presenting cases in court. A valid UK driving licence and customer-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of enforcement action from informal warning to prosecution.
• Knowledge of legislation including PACE, CPIA and RIPA procedures.
• Experience of PACE interviews and giving evidence in court.
• Excellent customer service skills and a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out enforcement of relevant street scene legislation in the Braintree District.
• Undertake proactive and reactive investigations and support victims.
• Collect evidence, take statements, issue fixed penalties and write reports.
• Work as part of a team to deter anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.

Skills

Enforcement experience

PACE/CPIA/RIPA knowledge

Customer service

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Job description

Job profile for Street Scene Protection Officer

Street Scene Protection Officer

location_on Braintree 26/10/2026

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Job details

Salary £32,319 - £36,900 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Fixed Term - Full Time Date posted 30/09/2026 Job reference BREQ0480

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Street Scene Protection Officer to join our successful Enforcement team based in Braintree, Essex for a fixed term period of 12 months.

The post holder will enhance the Street Scene in Braintree District, by carrying out the Council’s enforcement responsibilities in respect of relevant anti-social behaviour & environmental legislation and help to keep our District looking clean and green by undertaking a range of Street Scene activities, to contribute to improving the well‑being and quality of life for residents and visitors in the District.

The role is highly visible, and you will be required to carry out all aspects of enforcement including proactive and reactive investigations, supporting victims, collecting evidence, taking statements, issuing fixed penalty notices and writing reports.

The successful applicant will be self‑motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic, used to working in an outdoor environment and use their own initiative to work as part of a team to deal effectively with anti‑social behaviour and environmental related crime in the Braintree District through prevention, detection and deterrents.

You will have experience of undertaking enforcement action and procedures at all stages from informal warning to prosecution, have good knowledge of relevant legislation including working knowledge of PACE, CPIA and RIPA procedures. In addition, you will have experience of undertaking PACE interviews, giving evidence in court and experienced in handling stray dogs.

You will need to hold a current UK driving licence, have excellent customer service skills, a constructive, flexible approach and be keen to learn new skills to provide and maintain high levels of performance.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please contact Stuart Thompson on 01376 312562.

For more details, please see the Job Profile .

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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