The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Regulatory Services and Community Safety
Environmental Enforcement Officer
Grade F - £34,198.50 - £39,138.00 per annum
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Up To 2 years fixed term or secondment - Agile and flexible working supported
The Job:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Protection and Enforcement Team as an Environmental Enforcement Officer.
The role will undertake a range of duties dealing with a wide range of environmental crime issues, such as fly tipping, littering, accumulations on land, abandoned vehicles as well as pest issues and assisting the dog warden. You will manage your own caseload of reactive and proactive work, with help and support from your line manager and colleagues.
If you want rewarding work, that provides the opportunity to have a direct impact on improving the lives of those who live and work in Cherwell, then this is for you!
The Person:
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the legislation (such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and the Anti-Social Behavior, Crime and Policing Act 2014), the issues we tackle and experience of enforcement in a local government setting alongside a proven track record of working with other partner agencies.
The person should also be a good communicator and negotiator who can use their skills to get resolutions for the people of Cherwell. They should also be confident in delivering news and updates that some people may not agree with or want to hear
The Benefits:
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We offer agile working, which means we don’t have a rigid work location. Our staff work from home and in the office to best suit the needs of the organisation. Other benefits include:
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A generous annual leave entitlement - 27 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (including generous employer contribution and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)
- Electric Vehicle and ‘Cycle to work’ salary sacrifice schemes
- Annual Flu Vaccination voucher and £25 eye test reimbursement
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employees Benefits and a Wellbeing Scheme.
- Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)
- Town centre office close to the railway and bus stations, canal and amenities
