Environmental Enforcement Officer Team Leader
- Spalding, Lincolnshire
- £14.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Full PAYE status.
- Eligible for SSP/SMP.
- Hastee Pay.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Vivup.
- Holiday pay.
- Claim HMRC work/travel-related expenses.
- Company Pension (NEST, with a one-month opt-out period).