Community Action Team Technical Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,051 i £33,574 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Huntingdonshire District Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Officer to join Huntingdonshire District Council's Community Action Team for a 6 month fixed term contract.
Working across Huntingdonshire, you will respond to community concerns in relation to Environmental Crime to ensure that the district remains a safe place to live, work and visit.
You will be delivering prevention and intervention actions within the community. The role also monitors and enforces the Dog control sanctions across the district, including stray dogs.
As a Community Action Team Technical Officer, you will be required to work both alone as well as in partnership with both internal and external services. Implementing and assisting Officers in cases where HDC is identified as the appropriate lead organisation.
Within the role, you will be required to keep up to date with legislation and policy. Part of the role is to collate evidence, build cases and work with Officers on prosecution files to present in Court.
Candidates should display:
An enthusiasm for problem-solving and utilising the tools and powers available to them
An understanding of the impact of Environmental Crime
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A customer focus and the ability to encourage feedback from the community
The ability to remain calm, polite and professional in confrontational situations.
The role requires candidates to possess a full driving licence.
We will provide comprehensive and ongoing training, as well as support from an experienced team.
This role requires a satisfactory DBS check.
This is a temporary post (6 months), working 37 hours per week.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 8 December 2025 and interviews will be held the week commencing 12 December 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Officer to join Huntingdonshire District Council's Community Action Team for a 6 month fixed term contract.
Working across Huntingdonshire, you will respond to community concerns in relation to Environmental Crime to ensure that the district remains a safe place to live, work and visit.
You will be delivering prevention and intervention actions within the community. The role also monitors and enforces the Dog control sanctions across the district, including stray dogs.
As a Community Action Team Technical Officer, you will be required to work both alone as well as in partnership with both internal and external services. Implementing and assisting Officers in cases where HDC is identified as the appropriate lead organisation.
Within the role, you will be required to keep up to date with legislation and policy. Part of the role is to collate evidence, build cases and work with Officers on prosecution files to present in Court.
Candidates should display:
An enthusiasm for problem-solving and utilising the tools and powers available to them
An understanding of the impact of Environmental Crime
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A customer focus and the ability to encourage feedback from the community
The ability to remain calm, polite and professional in confrontational situations.
The role requires candidates to possess a full driving licence.
We will provide comprehensive and ongoing training, as well as support from an experienced team.
This role requires a satisfactory DBS check.
This is a temporary post (6 months), working 37 hours per week.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form.
The closing date is 9am 8 December 2025 and interviews will be held the week commencing 12 December 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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