The role
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Join Our Team as an Environment Enforcement Officer at Southwark Council!
We are growing our Team!
Environmental Enforcement is a key priority for Southwark. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Environment Enforcement Officers to help deliver our service to our residents. You will collaborate with colleagues in waste, housing, community safety and external partners, such as the police and community groups, to create lasting change.
As an Environment Enforcement Officer, you’ll respond to public and enquiries about littering, waste management, fly-tipping and other enviro-crime issues; investigating reports of offences and taking enforcement action where necessary. Your work will include addressing issues environmental crimes, and ensuring offenders are held accountable working proactively to prevent future violations.
Our overarching aim is enforcement, problem-solving, behavioural change and community engagement.
Skills and Experience Required:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Knowledge and Experience: Experience in environmental crime enforcement. You should have a solid understanding of local authority regulations and enforcement, with the ability to interpret legislation, identify non-compliance, and take appropriate enforcement action. Experience in providing advice and guidance on environmental crime is essential.
• Investigative Skills: Strong investigative skills to assess reports of offences and gather evidence for potential prosecutions. You should be comfortable working in a high-visibility role and responding to complaints while maintaining professionalism and managing conflict.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with key stakeholders including the police, local authorities, and community partners. You’ll be expected to manage a caseload and work towards set targets, all while maintaining a high level of customer care.
• Personal Attributes: You must commit to fairness, equality, and diversity, and be able to engage effectively with diverse communities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work under pressure are also key to this role.
If you have the passion, skills, and experience to thrive in this role, we want to hear from you! Join us at Southwark Council, where you can make a real impact in meeting our vision for good lives.
Apply now and take the next step in your career!
Additional details
This is a 2 years Fixed term contract
The post holder will be required to work in any area of the Borough and a varied shift pattern including weekends and public holidays
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Sunday 22 December 2024
Interviews: W/c: 6 January 2025
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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