Prevention & Enforcement Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Career Grade D-F £13,204 - £18,062 pro rata per annum (FTE £26,409 - £36,124 per annum depending on experience) |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Havant |
| Cwmni: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 161 |
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Job Advert
Are you a good communicator who enjoys working with people? How about being out in the fresh air, dealing with many interesting
people and situations? Every day could bring new challenges – no two days are the same!
The Role:
As a Prevention & Enforcement Officer, you will be delivering an efficient and effective prevention and enforcement service
throughout the Borough, to include but not restricted to:
* Issuing Penalty Charge Notices [PCN] within council car parks.
* A partnership approach to anti-social behaviour, gathering evidence for fly tipping, litter enforcement, undertaking
investigations under the relevant dog fouling legislation for dog fouling enforcement and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices [FPN].
* Undertaking investigations into allegations of offences under the Environment Protection Act and Clean Neighbourhood’s and
Environment Act. To include securing evidence through interviewing suspects, issuing FPN, and completing case papers to giving
evidence at Court.
* Undertaking targeted patrols in “hot spot” areas to tackle offences.
* Ensuring that abandoned vehicles are reported, investigation and removed.
* To act as evidence gatherers to support potential action by HBC under the Anti-Social Behaviour and Police Act 2014 in relation
to Community Protection Notices.
A background in enforcement would be an advantage, although not essential. Full training and uniform are provided, as is the
support of a friendly team.
A full UK driving licence and use of own car for business is essential.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Career Grade D-F £13,204 - £18,062 pro rata per annum (FTE £26,409 - £36,124 per annum depending on
experience)
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
What do I need to have?
* Previous experience of working with the public
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Excellent communication skills – ability to listen to understand, reflects others’ input and adapts communication style to the
audience in an effective way
* Able to deal with conflict and unpredictable situations
* To work closely with all internal service teams, including but not restricted to Customer Services
* Confident, common-sense approach
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Julie Swift, Senior Public Space & Protection Officer on 02392 446429 or via
email julie.swift@havant.gov.uk [julie.swift@havant.gov.uk]
To Apply
If you can think laterally, be resourceful and strive towards effective solutions and satisfactory outcomes, then you are the kind
of person we want to hear from.
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 5th September 2025 and interviews will be held on 18th September 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
Are you a good communicator who enjoys working with people? How about being out in the fresh air, dealing with many interesting
people and situations? Every day could bring new challenges – no two days are the same!
The Role:
As a Prevention & Enforcement Officer, you will be delivering an efficient and effective prevention and enforcement service
throughout the Borough, to include but not restricted to:
* Issuing Penalty Charge Notices [PCN] within council car parks.
* A partnership approach to anti-social behaviour, gathering evidence for fly tipping, litter enforcement, undertaking
investigations under the relevant dog fouling legislation for dog fouling enforcement and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices [FPN].
* Undertaking investigations into allegations of offences under the Environment Protection Act and Clean Neighbourhood’s and
Environment Act. To include securing evidence through interviewing suspects, issuing FPN, and completing case papers to giving
evidence at Court.
* Undertaking targeted patrols in “hot spot” areas to tackle offences.
* Ensuring that abandoned vehicles are reported, investigation and removed.
* To act as evidence gatherers to support potential action by HBC under the Anti-Social Behaviour and Police Act 2014 in relation
to Community Protection Notices.
A background in enforcement would be an advantage, although not essential. Full training and uniform are provided, as is the
support of a friendly team.
A full UK driving licence and use of own car for business is essential.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Career Grade D-F £13,204 - £18,062 pro rata per annum (FTE £26,409 - £36,124 per annum depending on
experience)
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
What do I need to have?
* Previous experience of working with the public
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Excellent communication skills – ability to listen to understand, reflects others’ input and adapts communication style to the
audience in an effective way
* Able to deal with conflict and unpredictable situations
* To work closely with all internal service teams, including but not restricted to Customer Services
* Confident, common-sense approach
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Julie Swift, Senior Public Space & Protection Officer on 02392 446429 or via
email julie.swift@havant.gov.uk [julie.swift@havant.gov.uk]
To Apply
If you can think laterally, be resourceful and strive towards effective solutions and satisfactory outcomes, then you are the kind
of person we want to hear from.
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 5th September 2025 and interviews will be held on 18th September 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
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