Environmental Enforcement Officer
About The Service
Cardiff is one of the UK's fastest-growing and most vibrant capital cities, with thriving communities, a diverse population and a growing visitor economy. Protecting and enhancing the local environment is essential to maintaining a city that residents, businesses and visitors can be proud of.
The Neighbourhood Services Enforcement Team plays a vital role in safeguarding Cardiff's environment, improving local neighbourhoods and promoting civic pride. Through education, engagement, investigation and proportionate enforcement, we work to tackle environmental crime, improve environmental quality and support Cardiff's ambition to be a clean, green and welcoming city.
We are looking for a motivated, inquisitive and environmentally conscious individual to join our team as an Environmental Enforcement Officer. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to Cardiff by protecting the local environment, supporting communities and helping to ensure that everyone takes responsibility for keeping our city clean and sustainable.
About the job
As an Environmental Enforcement Officer, you will investigate a wide range of environmental offences and community concerns including fly-tipping, littering, waste presentation offences, accumulations of waste, commercial waste breaches and other issues that affect the appearance, cleanliness and environmental wellbeing of Cardiff's neighbourhoods.
This is far more than a traditional enforcement role. You will act as an investigator, educator and ambassador for environmental responsibility, working with residents, businesses, landlords and community groups to identify problems, understand root causes and encourage long-term behavioural change.
You will gather and assess evidence, review CCTV footage, conduct interviews under caution, prepare case files and support legal proceedings where necessary. You will use sound judgement and a methodical approach to ensure investigations are robust, proportionate and legally compliant.
Many issues can be resolved through engagement and education, and you will be expected to build positive relationships that encourage voluntary compliance wherever possible. Where environmental harm continues, you will take appropriate enforcement action to protect the wider community and environment.
No two days are the same. One day you may be reviewing evidence relating to a significant fly-tipping incident, the next working with local businesses to improve waste management practices or responding to environmental concerns raised by residents. Every investigation contributes towards making Cardiff a cleaner, safer and more attractive place to live, work and visit.
This post is full time 37 hours with operational hours between 07:00 and 20:00 Monday to Friday.
The role is based at Lamby Way but may require working from any designated Council facility. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in keeping Cardiff clean, safe and welcoming, helping to demonstrate that environmental crime is taken seriously and that maintaining high standards across the city remains a priority for Cardiff Council.
What We Are Looking For From You
You:
- Are passionate about protecting and improving the environment.
- Enjoy investigating problems and finding evidence-based solutions.
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Have a methodical and analytical approach to work.
- Can assess information objectively and make balanced decisions.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively engage with residents, businesses and partner organisations.
- Want to have a visible and positive impact on local communities.
- Can influence behaviour and achieve positive outcomes through education and engagement.
- Take pride in maintaining high standards and delivering public service.
- Have an understanding of environmental legislation and enforcement principles, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
- Have good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
- Have the ability to work independently, make sound decisions and remain professional in challenging situations.
- Have a full valid driving licence.
Experience in enforcement, investigations, environmental services, regulatory work, community engagement, policing, compliance or related fields would be advantageous, but we also welcome applications from those with transferable skills and a genuine commitment to environmental improvement.
Additional information
If you have any concerns or questions after reading the Job Description or if you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Craig Owen on 029 20 785243.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This job advert is also available in Welsh. / Mae'r hysbyseb swydd hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd: https://www.jobscardiffcouncil.co.uk/vacancies/?lang=cy_GB