Environmental manager Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Enforcement Officer - Environmental Crime
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Case management
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
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Lendology CIC —Taunton
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Health and Safety Advisor – Mechanical scope – Taunton – Permanent) £90,000
Mactech Energy Group —Taunton
- £65,000 - £90,000 a year
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
Head of Mobilisation
Babcock International —Taunton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Graduate Ecologist
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,595 - £32,597 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
10d
Project Manager
Mactech Energy Group —Bridgwater
- £433.03 - £602.48 a day
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
6d
Principal Flood and Coastal Compliance & Partnerships Lead
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- IT
- Annual leave
- Work from home
8d
Hospitality Services Manager
Maria Mallaband Care Group —Ottery Saint Mary
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- No degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
Waste Manager
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £49,387 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Project & Commercial Manager
Oneline —Wellington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
7d
Contract Supervisor
SUEZ —Bridgwater
- £37,300.43 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- IT
8d
SERC Data Officer
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Taunton
- £26,500 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Heavy lifting
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Ecologist
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Workshop Manager
Bartlett Park Garage Ltd —Chard
- £37,500 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Quality control
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Property Manager
Warner Leisure Hotels —Cricket St Thomas
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Leadership
Quality Inspector
Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph —Ilminster
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Safety, Health & Environmental Business Partner
YeoValley —Crewkerne
- £45,000 - £52,500 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- SharePoint
- In-person
Quick apply
Project Manager
VINCI Construction —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Project Manager
Osprey Shipping Limited —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Business development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Flood & Coastal Planning Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
9d

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Enforcement Officer - Environmental Crime

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£32,597 - £36,363 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Environmental legislation
Analysis skills
Case management
Mentoring
Public health
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Date: 1 Jun 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 15 June 2026

Salary: Grade 11 ranging from £32,597 to £36,363 per annum

As an Enforcement Officer – Environmental Crime, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting Somerset’s environment and communities, tackling issues that truly matter to local people every day. From leading complex investigations to delivering decisive enforcement action, your work will have a visible and lasting impact on the places where people live, work, and enjoy. This is a role where your expertise, judgement, and determination will be trusted and valued. At Somerset Council, you’ll join a supportive and ambitious organisation that is committed to safeguarding its natural environment, working collaboratively with partners, and empowering its people to make a genuine difference, giving you the opportunity to shape safer, cleaner, and more resilient communities.

Role Summary

This role plays a key part in delivering effective environmental crime enforcement across Somerset, leading investigations into serious offences and ensuring the right balance of enforcement and prevention. Using your professional judgement and expertise, you’ll take action that protects the environment, safeguards public health, and enhances the quality of local communities. By applying legislation confidently and fairly, you’ll help reduce environmental harm, support safer neighbourhoods, and strengthen public trust in the Council’s commitment to tackling environmental crime.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Public Space Protection Orders, will have detailed practical knowledge of investigating and taking legal action against perpetrators of environmental crime, understand the effective application of related legislation, conduct investigations, and take appropriate enforcement actions, including but not limited to:

Exercise delegated authority to make independent decisions on enforcement action, including issuing Notices, Fixed Penalty Notices and progressing prosecutions.
Conduct interviews under caution and gather evidence in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), ensuring evidential sufficiency and public interest tests are met.
Inspect premises, vehicles, and land to determine compliance with environmental legislation.
Dealing with unauthorised encampments on council managed land.
Investigate PSPO dog control complaints
Investigate and deal effectively with waste deposit contraventions and abandoned vehicles.
Represent the Council as a professional witness and enforcement lead at court, tribunals, appeals, and other formal proceedings.
Prepare and present reports to committees, stakeholders, and external partners.
Support and mentor less experienced officers, contributing to continuous improvement and service resilience.

The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and experienced with evidence of having continued to develop their skills and qualifications.

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential

Working knowledge of environmental crime and enforcement legislation, including waste offences, fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles, unauthorised encampments, and Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs).
Understanding of court and tribunal procedures, including preparation of prosecution files, witness statements and giving evidence.
Strong understanding of criminal and civil enforcement processes, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and evidential standards required for prosecution and contested cases.
Knowledge of the Council’s Enforcement Policy, principles of proportionality, consistency, and public interest decision-making.
Awareness of the wider public protection and regulatory context, including the impact of environmental crime on communities, public health, and local amenity.
Knowledge of data protection, information governance, equality, and safeguarding requirements as they apply to enforcement activity.
Significant experience of environmental enforcement, regulatory compliance, or investigative work within a local authority or comparable enforcement body.
Proven experience of leading and managing complex or high-risk enforcement cases, including determining appropriate outcomes and remedies.
Experience of making independent enforcement decisions using professional judgement within delegated authority.
Experience of representing an organisation in formal settings, such as court, tribunals, appeals, or public inquiries.
Demonstrable experience of working with partners (e.g. Legal Services, Police, Environment Agency, landowners, contractors) to resolve enforcement matters.
Evidence of continuing development of professional skills, e.g. through training, qualification, and/or experience.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and autonomy in complex, sensitive, or contentious enforcement situations.
Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to assess evidence, risk, and public interest considerations.
Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and guidance accurately and proportionately.
Ability to provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues, elected members, businesses, and members of the public.
Strong case management and organisational skills, including prioritisation of a varied and demanding caseload.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, well-reasoned reports, witness statements, and legal documentation
Confident verbal communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to deal effectively with conflict
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competent use of IT systems, including case management and evidence recording systems.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements within the organisation.
Experience of working with elected members, or in a political environment.
Experience of mentoring, supporting, or guiding less experienced officers.
Experience of contributing to the development or review of enforcement policies, procedures, or operational guidance.
Experience of dealing with high-profile, sensitive, or reputationally significant cases.
The Private Water Sampler Certification
Accredited or formal training in:

PACE interviewing
Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA)
Evidence gathering and case preparation

Additional Information

30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Permanent Role – 37 hours a week with Weekend allowance.
This role offers hybrid working opportunities.

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Matt Cloke, Environmental Crime and Compliance Manager at [email protected] or Jo Toogood, Environmental Health & Licensing Manager at [email protected]

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request.

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