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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join its Public Protection and Enforcement service. As part of the Priority Enforcement Team, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean and safe environment across the borough. Your responsibilities will include inspecting fly-tipping sites, addressing nuisance vehicles and waste-related issues, and investigating environmental crimes. This role involves collecting evidence, conducting investigations into reported offences, and taking appropriate enforcement actions. Please note that the position requires flexibility, with some early morning starts from 6am and occasional evening work. We are seeking a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for effective communication. The ideal candidate will be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and committed to upholding high standards in public service. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Have a good knowledge of the range of legislation involved in tackling envirocrime.</li><li>Full current driving licence</li><li>Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a demanding and pressurised environment independently and as a team.</li><li>High standard of written and verbal presentation and communication skills</li><li>Competent in the use of standard computer systems</li><li>Aptitude for the technical and legal aspects of the discipline</li><li>Inclusive team worker who can foster partnerships work Collaboratory across teams to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li>Ability to work outside normal working hours as may be necessary </li><li>Aa clear understanding of the diverse nature of Harrow’s communities and the implications for Public Protection and Enforcement Service and the impact on Harrow residents and service users</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=16993&amp;hashed=-1987602545" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Public Protection Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.



Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health &amp; wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working. This role focuses on the delivery of statutory food safety and health and safety in the workplace functions. The role of the Environmental Health team is to protect and enhance public health and the environment as required by statute and the policies of Central Government and the Council. This includes taking appropriate enforcement action as required. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role helping us deliver our goals; making a difference to our community. In order to be successful you will need to be an experienced Environmental Health Officer with registration to the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) and/or the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Professional Registers.&nbsp;
You’ll also have the ability to organise and prioritise work effectively in order to meet deadlines and maintain high quality of services at all times. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships within the team and the wider organisation are essential.
Above all else, if you’re a team player with the flexibility, initiative and drive to not only contribute to the success of our dedicated Environmental Health team but to the council as a whole, then we want to hear from you. This role will require travelling throughout the district and visiting premises at evenings and weekends.&nbsp;
We have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone at least one day per week.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about this role please contact Nicola Wilson (Environmental Health &amp; Licensing Manager) on 01303 853262 or email <a href="mailto:nicola.wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; This is a 2 year fixed term post. The closing date for all completed applications is 12pm on 11th August 2025. Interviews to be held from 26th - 29th August 2025.&nbsp;

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