Waste Enforcement Team Leader

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Investigations Team Leader in the Waste Enforcement Unit within Environmental Health. This permanent role oversees a team of Waste Enforcement Officers and drives the service to strengthen enforcement against environmental crime, including fly-tipping.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading teams, thorough knowledge of environmental enforcement legislation, excellent communication and organisational skills, and hold a valid driving

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Thorough understanding of environmental enforcement legislation and procedures.
• Ability to make informed decisions in complex situations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to liaise with elected members, stakeholders and partners.
• Capable of prioritising multiple demands to meet deadlines.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of Waste Enforcement Officers.
• Drive continuous development of the Waste Enforcement service.
• Enforce environmental crime such as fly-tipping.

Skills

Lead and manage teams

Environmental enforcement legislation

Decision making

Communication & organisation

Stakeholder liaison

Prioritisation & deadlines

Valid 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

A 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.

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
• 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.