We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Place
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Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
2
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 6
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Salary
£26,403 - £28,142
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Advert Wording
Are you passionate about protecting local environments and improving the places where people live and work?
Do you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with communities and taking practical action to tackle environmental issues?
This is a front‑line role supporting Kirklees Council’s approach to environmental improvement, community engagement and compliance. Working as part of the Greenspace Action Team, you’ll play a key part in preventing and addressing environmental anti‑social behaviour and supporting enforcement activity across the borough.
About the role
As a Community & Environmental Support Officer (Environmental Ranger), you’ll provide a visible presence in neighbourhoods across Kirklees. You’ll work directly with residents, businesses and partner teams to improve the local environment, respond to issues quickly and support investigations where enforcement action may be required.
You will work as part of a team tackling personal, nuisance and environmental anti-social behaviour to improve the quality of life for all, across Kirklees. You will engage with individuals, groups and communities and undertake environmental improvement work.
You will enjoy working in the outdoors and meeting a range of people from different backgrounds. You will have an eye for detail and will be able to work proactively with our communities to resolve potential issues before they arise. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working to solve problems and achieve shared outcomes.
This role sits alongside and works closely with Environmental Enforcement Officers, providing essential on‑the‑ground support, intelligence and practical intervention.
What you’ll be doing
Undertaking environmental improvement and maintenance work to improve local streets and green spaces
Providing a visible presence to deter environmental anti‑social behaviour
Engaging with individuals and communities to promote environmental responsibility and positive behaviour
Responding to reports of fly‑tipping, littering, graffiti and other environmental concerns
Gathering information and evidence to support enforcement investigations and potential prosecutions
Working collaboratively with Enforcement Officers, Highways and other internal services
Maintaining accurate records, notes and reports in line with council procedures
Key focus areas
Your work will primarily focus on two areas:
Ward Support
Light maintenance and environmental improvement works
Removal of graffiti, unlawful signage and overgrown vegetation
Litter picking and small‑scale on‑street maintenance
Public Rights of Way maintenance
Supporting highways‑related reactive work
Fly‑tipping Response
Clearing fly‑tipped waste safely and efficiently
Searching for identifying evidence
Supporting enforcement case development and legal action
What we’re looking for
You’ll be confident, practical and community‑minded, with the judgement to know when to educate, support or escalate concerns.
You’ll need:
Experience working in a public‑facing environment
The ability to work unaccompanied and with minimal supervision, organise tasks and prioritise workloads
An understanding of issues affecting local communities and the environment
Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills to maintain accurate records and reports
Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in all weathers
A flexible approach to working, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
A full driving licence and ability to drive council vehicles (e.g. vans or 4x4s)
Willingness to undertake a medical assessment where required
What we can offer
A supportive team environment with experienced colleagues
Clear links to enforcement and investigation work
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to progress through salary levels
Excellent local government pension scheme
Family‑friendly and flexible working policies
A wide range of wellbeing initiatives, including cycle‑to‑work and discounted KAL membership
Equality, inclusion and safeguarding
We adopt a name‑blind recruitment approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not see personal details until shortlisting decisions are made.
We welcome applications from people with all differing abilities. If you need support with your application or require information in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01484 221000 (ask for Recruitment)
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Sabina Arshad is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
28 June 2026, 11:55 PM
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