Environmental Enforcement Officer
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,124 to £40,476 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SAND000008960 |
Summary
We are looking for an Environmental Enforcement Officer.
Job Summary:
To be part of the Environmental Enforcement Team responding rapidly to incidents of environmental concern reported by elected members, senior managers and members of the public, making decisions on an appropriate course of action to resolve the situation which may include taking enforcement actions, such as the issuing of fixed penalty notices.
To lead on the implementation of any prosecution action required to be taken against any person or business where evidence exists that demonstrates a breach of appropriate legislation or regulations.
To manage and supervise the Environmental Rapid Response Team.
To work in partnership with other teams within Public Protection & Community Safety to provide a consistent approach to enforcement activity.
Essential Requirements:-
A relevant qualification plus 2 years relevant post qualification experience
Experience of taking enforcement action in relation to environmental health related issues.
Experience of supervising and managing staff.
Knowledge of evidential requirements when pursuing enforcement and prosecution action.
Experience of preparing and presenting case files for enforcement and prosecution action to be taken. Hours
Hours:-
37 hours per week
For an informal discussion, please contact Alasdair Morrison on 07969 254654 or Email alasdair_morrison@sandwell.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
Job Summary:
To be part of the Environmental Enforcement Team responding rapidly to incidents of environmental concern reported by elected members, senior managers and members of the public, making decisions on an appropriate course of action to resolve the situation which may include taking enforcement actions, such as the issuing of fixed penalty notices.
To lead on the implementation of any prosecution action required to be taken against any person or business where evidence exists that demonstrates a breach of appropriate legislation or regulations.
To manage and supervise the Environmental Rapid Response Team.
To work in partnership with other teams within Public Protection & Community Safety to provide a consistent approach to enforcement activity.
Essential Requirements:-
A relevant qualification plus 2 years relevant post qualification experience
Experience of taking enforcement action in relation to environmental health related issues.
Experience of supervising and managing staff.
Knowledge of evidential requirements when pursuing enforcement and prosecution action.
Experience of preparing and presenting case files for enforcement and prosecution action to be taken. Hours
Hours:-
37 hours per week
For an informal discussion, please contact Alasdair Morrison on 07969 254654 or Email alasdair_morrison@sandwell.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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