Enforcement Officer (Dog)

Temporary position for 12 months

Within the Streetscene Unit, the Enforcement Team delivers a wide range of regulatory services. We are looking to recruit a full time temporary Enforcement Officer to improve the quality of life for local residents. The role will focus on the education and enforcement of dog related offences. This will involve using a range of tools and powers including statutory enforcement and educational/prevention work to address environmental quality of life issues in the borough.

The job involves a full range of environmental services, including responding to customer complaints, requests for service and investigations using innovative solutions across a wide range of legislative approaches to address issues. 

The post will be based in the Council’s Town Hall Offices within Burnley Town Centre.

The Council takes a proactive stance in addressing environmental crime including irresponsible dog owners and has a proven track record.

You must have a current full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.  Experience of using manual and computerised office systems is essential.  You must also be able to work with minimum supervision and be able to work flexibly to prioritise and plan workloads in order to meet deadlines.  The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and be able to produce letters and reports is also essential.

The position will involve working out of office hours (early mornings/evenings/weekends) by agreement.

If you have the essential skills and experience required, we can offer a challenging opportunity for you.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Salvatore Vita (Area Co-ordinator Enforcement Lead) on 01282 477313.