Environmental Enforcement Team Leader
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kingdom Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 17931 |
Summary
What the role is:
The Environmental Enforcement Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining public health, safety, and environmental standards by enforcing environmental laws and regulations. This position involves investigating environmental violations, issuing warnings, fines, or citations, and educating the public about environmental responsibilities. The officer will work closely with local authorities, businesses, and residents to promote compliance and help reduce environmental crimes such as littering, fly-tipping, and pollution.
Main Responsibilities
Assist the Council in relation to the investigation of complaints made by members of public.
Daily liaison with the Council.
Provide statistical data to the Council and deal with freedom of information requests.
Leading from the front and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices whilst in your front-line role.
Monitor conduct and performance of the team.
Ensure the smooth running of the team.
Provide theory and front-line training to new team members.
Provide on the ground support as and when required.
Documentation of processes across the enforcement teams.
Keep up to date with legislations and relay this information to the team.
Conduct officer appraisals.
Compile initial prosecution file and liaise with Local Authority legal team.
Any other reasonable task under Instruction of Operations Manager.
Produce statistical reports on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.
About you:
Experience in a similar leadership role is essential.
Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and policing act 2014 would be advantageous.
The ability to communicate with offenders, often in demanding circumstances in a professional manner.
Previous experience in a customer service role and handling difficult situations in a professional manner.
Be happy working outdoors, on foot in all seasons carrying out foot patrols for prolonged periods of time.
Professional in approach, with a balanced sense of judgement and be able to act with conscience and integrity.
Have the ability to use your own initiative when carrying out your role, as well as being able to work within a team environment.
Own transport
Environmental Law Enforcement:
Enforce environmental regulations and local by-laws relating to littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, waste management, noise pollution, and other environmental concerns.
Patrol assigned areas to detect violations and ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Investigate reports of environmental offenses from the public and respond promptly to complaints.
Issuing Fines and Notices:
Issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and citations to individuals or businesses for non-compliance with environmental laws.
Prepare and serve legal documents, including warning notices and fines, in accordance with local laws.
Conduct follow-up visits to ensure compliance with issued notices and take further action if necessary.
Investigation and Reporting:
Investigate environmental offenses such as illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, and unlawful waste disposal by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing case files.
Use surveillance equipment, including cameras, to monitor and collect evidence of environmental crimes.
Report findings to senior management and collaborate with legal teams to pursue prosecutions when necessary.
Court Proceedings and Legal Support:
Prepare case files for prosecution, including collecting evidence, photographs, and witness statements.
Attend court proceedings and present evidence as required to support legal action against environmental offenders.
Communication: Express information clearly and concisely to ensure understanding.
Flexibility: Adapt to change and work effectively in various situations and weather conditions.
Learning and Development: Participate in our training course to gain insight into daily duties, current legislation, communication, and interaction aspects of the role, earning a recognized qualification in environmental awareness.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about the environment and supporting the local community, apply now to be part of the Kingdom family!
You will receive a contract of employment from your employer separately.
You will receive your pay weekly on a Friday from HIVE 360 Payroll Services Provider.
You will not be working for Kingdom Service Group directly, although will have the opportunity to request your temporary agreement to be transferred to a Kingdom Contract in the future.
Introduction: We generally operate as an Agency and Employment Business, as referred to in the regulations in our ‘agreement for work finding services’, and we are in the business of providing recruitment services to Client’s looking for workers, and work finding services to candidates seeking work. If you are seeking work, have provided us with your personal details to be registered on our database of candidates, and have asked us to locate work for you. We are prepared to seek work for you on our assignments set out our terms, and you wish to accept our services.
The Environmental Enforcement Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining public health, safety, and environmental standards by enforcing environmental laws and regulations. This position involves investigating environmental violations, issuing warnings, fines, or citations, and educating the public about environmental responsibilities. The officer will work closely with local authorities, businesses, and residents to promote compliance and help reduce environmental crimes such as littering, fly-tipping, and pollution.
Main Responsibilities
Assist the Council in relation to the investigation of complaints made by members of public.
Daily liaison with the Council.
Provide statistical data to the Council and deal with freedom of information requests.
Leading from the front and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices whilst in your front-line role.
Monitor conduct and performance of the team.
Ensure the smooth running of the team.
Provide theory and front-line training to new team members.
Provide on the ground support as and when required.
Documentation of processes across the enforcement teams.
Keep up to date with legislations and relay this information to the team.
Conduct officer appraisals.
Compile initial prosecution file and liaise with Local Authority legal team.
Any other reasonable task under Instruction of Operations Manager.
Produce statistical reports on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.
About you:
Experience in a similar leadership role is essential.
Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and policing act 2014 would be advantageous.
The ability to communicate with offenders, often in demanding circumstances in a professional manner.
Previous experience in a customer service role and handling difficult situations in a professional manner.
Be happy working outdoors, on foot in all seasons carrying out foot patrols for prolonged periods of time.
Professional in approach, with a balanced sense of judgement and be able to act with conscience and integrity.
Have the ability to use your own initiative when carrying out your role, as well as being able to work within a team environment.
Own transport
Environmental Law Enforcement:
Enforce environmental regulations and local by-laws relating to littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, waste management, noise pollution, and other environmental concerns.
Patrol assigned areas to detect violations and ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Investigate reports of environmental offenses from the public and respond promptly to complaints.
Issuing Fines and Notices:
Issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and citations to individuals or businesses for non-compliance with environmental laws.
Prepare and serve legal documents, including warning notices and fines, in accordance with local laws.
Conduct follow-up visits to ensure compliance with issued notices and take further action if necessary.
Investigation and Reporting:
Investigate environmental offenses such as illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles, and unlawful waste disposal by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing case files.
Use surveillance equipment, including cameras, to monitor and collect evidence of environmental crimes.
Report findings to senior management and collaborate with legal teams to pursue prosecutions when necessary.
Court Proceedings and Legal Support:
Prepare case files for prosecution, including collecting evidence, photographs, and witness statements.
Attend court proceedings and present evidence as required to support legal action against environmental offenders.
Communication: Express information clearly and concisely to ensure understanding.
Flexibility: Adapt to change and work effectively in various situations and weather conditions.
Learning and Development: Participate in our training course to gain insight into daily duties, current legislation, communication, and interaction aspects of the role, earning a recognized qualification in environmental awareness.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about the environment and supporting the local community, apply now to be part of the Kingdom family!
You will receive a contract of employment from your employer separately.
You will receive your pay weekly on a Friday from HIVE 360 Payroll Services Provider.
You will not be working for Kingdom Service Group directly, although will have the opportunity to request your temporary agreement to be transferred to a Kingdom Contract in the future.
Introduction: We generally operate as an Agency and Employment Business, as referred to in the regulations in our ‘agreement for work finding services’, and we are in the business of providing recruitment services to Client’s looking for workers, and work finding services to candidates seeking work. If you are seeking work, have provided us with your personal details to be registered on our database of candidates, and have asked us to locate work for you. We are prepared to seek work for you on our assignments set out our terms, and you wish to accept our services.