Directorate: Regeneration & Environment
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
Regulation & Enforcement Services
Community Protection Unit & Environmental Health
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for a proactive and community-focused Enforcement Officer to join our dynamic Community Protection Unit. This is your chance to be part of a team that tackles poor housing standards and environmental crime head-on and works to create cleaner, safer neighbourhoods across Rotherham.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Proactively identifying and addressing environmental crimes within target areas of the borough.
- Delivering both statutory and non-statutory work related to environmental and ASB enforcement, using the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Anti-social behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and Selective Licensing, Licence Conditions under the Housing Act 2004.
- Leading investigations into environmental crimes with a focus on both enforcement and education.
- Taking enforcement action and supporting wider intervention activities to improve local environments.
- Collaborating with Environmental Health Officers and Community Protection Officers to deliver joined-up solutions.
- Building strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders to drive positive change.
What We’re Looking For
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A motivated, ‘can-do’ attitude with a genuine commitment to community improvement.
- Strong teamwork skills, but also confident working independently and managing your own caseload.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Flexibility, resilience, and a willingness to learn and grow.
- Knowledge of housing construction or experience of building is an advantage.
Why Join Us?
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Career Development: We offer training and development to help you succeed and progress.
- Variety & Growth: Opportunities to rotate across different functions within the service.
- Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who care about making a difference.
- Impactful Work: See the direct results of your efforts in cleaner streets and safer communities.
Interested?
For an informal chat about the role, contact Chris Stone / Nathan Marshall, Community Protection Manager, on (01709) 823118.
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Interview Date: TBC
This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
