Enviornmental Enforcement Officer

Environmental Enforcement Officer
Part Time | 3 Days per Week | £31.35 per hour | 6-Month Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer to join a London local authority on an initial 6-month contract, working 3 days per week at a rate of £31.35 per hour.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional to play a key role in protecting the local environment, supporting neighbourhood management and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental and highways legislation.

About the Organisation

This London borough is committed to creating safe, clean and sustainable neighbourhoods for its residents, businesses and visitors. The organisation places a strong emphasis on effective neighbourhood management, partnership working and delivering responsive services that make a visible difference to the local community.

The Role

As an Environmental Enforcement Officer, you will undertake a wide range of enforcement activities relating to environmental and highways offences across the borough.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Investigating environmental offences including littering, fly-tipping, waste presentation, graffiti, fly-posting, spitting and other environmental crime.
• Investigating highways-related offences, including hoardings, skips, scaffolding, advertising boards, abandoned or untaxed vehicles, grass verge damage and highway obstructions.
• Undertaking inspections, issuing authorisations and monitoring licensed structures or objects occupying the public highway.
• Gathering evidence through surveillance and other investigative methods.
• Issuing warning letters, notices, fixed penalties and other enforcement action where appropriate.
• Conducting interviews under caution and preparing cases for prosecution where required.
• Preparing reports, correspondence and evidence for potential court proceedings and representing the council in court when necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records of enforcement activity, evidence and documentation.
• Working closely with residents, businesses, contractors, council departments, senior managers, councillors, the police and other external agencies.
• Providing advice and guidance to members of the public and businesses regarding their responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Supporting the Neighbourhood Management Team with enforcement activity and investigations.
• Travelling across the borough to undertake inspections and enforcement activity.

About You

We are looking for an experienced enforcement professional with a strong understanding of environmental and/or highways enforcement.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working at a senior level within an enforcement role.
• Practical knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act, Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 and Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
• Experience investigating offences, gathering evidence and taking appropriate enforcement action.
• Knowledge of court procedures and giving evidence.
• Experience dealing with untaxed and/or abandoned vehicles.
• Experience working with external contractors, agencies and partner organisations.
• Experience dealing confidently and sensitively with members of the public.
• The ability to work with senior stakeholders, councillors, the police and other agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging, intimidating or anti-social behaviour.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload with competing deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

Contract Details

Position: Environmental Enforcement Officer
Contract: Initial 6 months
Hours: Part time - 3 days per week
Rate: £31.35 per hour
Location: London, Wembley
Working Pattern: Primarily field-based across the borough