Environmental Enforcement Officer
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Environmental Enforcement Officer
Grade 6 £30,024 - £32,061
If you wish to join an enjoyable yet challenging working environment that forms part of an organisation committed to making a real difference for the community that we serve, then we want to hear from you.
We have vacancies for Environmental Enforcement Officers, with the relevant skills or experience, to join our enforcement team in taking action to address anti-social behaviour and enviro-crimes including but not limited to littering, breaches of public spaces protection orders, dog fouling, stray dogs, graffiti, fly tipping, fly posting and abandoned vehicles.
You will be required to undertake proactive and reactive patrols across the streets and open spaces within the Borough engaging with members of the public to provide advice, assistance and education and where necessary, issue Fixed Penalty Notices and gather supporting evidence where environmental crimes are being committed.
Previous experience of working in an enforcement role, as well as the ability to drive, are requirements for this position, however consideration will also be given to applicants who can demonstrate they have transferable skills.
You will be dealing with members of the public face to face ensuing you remain professional and polite in offering support and advice, sometimes under challenging circumstances, working outside in all weathers.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to provide education, guidance and enforce where required. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an enforcement role, be able to work within a team, make decisions and demonstrate effective communication to Councillors, staff, key stakeholders, and members of the public.
You will be expected to work flexibly, out of hours including evenings and weekends/bank holidays on a rota basis to meet the operational needs of the service.
Applicants must have experience in working in a similar operational role with a good knowledge and understanding of relevant enforcement practices, be able to work within a team, make decisions and have excellent communication skills.
As an employer we offer a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rota), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, excellent employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk
Closing date: 5 October 2025
Salary range
- £30,024 - £32,061 per year