Waste Enforcement Team Leader

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of West Midlands Pension

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Investigations Team Leader (Waste Enforcement) to lead a team of Waste Enforcement Officers within the Environmental Health service in Birmingham. You will guide development, ensure robust enforcement against environmental crime, and report to senior colleagues on progress.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, knowledge of environmental enforcement, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leading and managing teams.
• Thorough understanding of environmental enforcement legislation and procedures.
• Confidence in making informed decisions and handling complex or challenging situations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to liaise with elected members, stakeholders and partners.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of Waste Enforcement Officers and drive continuous development of the service, ensuring effective enforcement against environmental crime such as fly-tipping.

Skills

Leading and managing teams

Environmental enforcement legislation

Decision making in complex situations

Communication and organisational

Liaising with elected members andStake

Driving licence

Job description

Investigations Team Leader (Waste Enforcement)
Permanent
Grade D £46,579 - £55,224
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council’s Waste Enforcement Unit, part of the Council’s Environmental Health service. As one of the largest and most diverse local authorities in the UK, Birmingham offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals committed to protecting the local environment. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, experienced and proactive waste enforcement professionals to join our Waste Enforcement Team.

What you will do

The successful candidates will manage a group of Waste Enforcement Officers and will play a key role in driving the continuous development of the service, ensuring effective enforcement against environmental crime such as fly-tipping.

What you’ll need to be able to demonstrate

• A strong track record in leading and managing teams
• A thorough understanding of environmental enforcement legislation and procedures.
• Confidence in making informed decisions and handling complex or challenging situations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to liaise with elected members, stakeholders and partners
• Able to prioritise multiple demands to meet deadlines
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle

What we offer in return

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund– with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement– 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support– independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Job Description and Person Specification

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.