Envirocrime Prevention Officer (x2 posts)

Envirocrime Prevention Officer (x2 posts)

Location: Ealing, Greater London, United Kingdom

Salary: £40,182 to £42,060 per annum

Position: Full-time, Temporary - 2 year fixed term contract (or secondment opportunity for internal employees)

About the Role

Ealing Council have two exciting new opportunities as Envirocrime Enforcement Officers available on a full time, fixed term basis. This pivotal role plays a key part in protecting the local environment and enhancing the quality of life for residents by tackling environmental crime effectively and sensitively. This is an opportunity to help combat fly-tipping, littering, and other environmental crime issues in the borough. The post holder will be lone working and able to carry out site inspections.

As an Envirocrime Prevention Officer, you will be at the forefront of identifying, investigating, and preventing environmental offences such as fly-tipping, graffiti, littering, and dog fouling. Your commitment and vigilance will help maintain the borough's reputation as a clean, safe, and welcoming place to live and work.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol designated areas within the borough to detect and prevent environmental crimes.
• Investigate reports of environmental offences, gather evidence, and prepare case files for enforcement action.
• Engage with members of the public, local businesses, and community groups to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote responsible behaviour.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices and other enforcement measures in accordance with council policies and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with council departments, the police, and external agencies to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on enforcement activities and outcomes.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives and educational campaigns to support environmental stewardship.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices relating to environmental enforcement.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Command of written and spoken English (mandatory)
• A working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (desirable)
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Highways Act 1980 (desirable)
• Creative problem solving skills (mandatory)Attention to detail (mandatory)
• Ability to converse with the public with empathy and tact (mandatory)
• Experience in an enforcement role for a local council or similar (desirable)
• Ability to use IT systems and an ability and willingness to learn and adopt to change (mandatory)
• Ability to remain focused when dealing with unhelpful, abusive, intimidating or antisocial behaviour (mandatory)

Why work with us?

Ealing Council is committed to creating a cleaner and safer environment for all residents. By joining our team, you will contribute directly to making a positive difference in the community.

If you are passionate about protecting the environment and have a strong sense of community responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Review the role profile and prepare a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining your suitability for the role. Then complete your application for the role using the ‘quick apply’ button on the advert by the closing date.

Closing date for applications: 16/02/2026

Interview dates: w/c 23/02/2026

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive. We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce. Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Please read the Ex-Offenders policy: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf

Note to internal applicants: Ealing employees please ensure the secondment release form is signed by your line manager prior to applying and submitted to the recruitment team via email.

• RP - Envirocrime Prevention Officer.pdf