Environmental Enforcement Officer, Lambeth

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for a Environmental Enforcement Officer on a 2 months contract with a possibility of an extension. Main purpose of post To carry out environmental enforcement activity across the borough including (but not limited to), fly-tipping, littering, dog fouling, unlicensed street trading, commercial waste enforcement, enforcement of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO). The post-holder will be required to utilise the relevant statutory provisions to respond to a wide range of offending behaviour; working closely with other teams within Community Safety and the council in order to achieve the council's objectives. The post holder will also be required to deliver planned activity outside of normal office hours (21 hours per month) Responsibilities Utilise Council powers outlined within the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, London Local Authorities Act 1990, Highways Act 1980 and Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to resolve environmental crime issues at on behalf of citizens and local communities. Work in partnership with internal departments, partner agencies and statutory bodies to deliver high profile enforcement and regulatory services; which challenge, deter and prevent various forms environmental crime Investigate environmental crime on behalf of citizens and other stakeholders and utilise the full range of statutory powers to take robust enforcement action to tackle recurrent offending behaviour. Ensure that performance targets are achieved in respect of case management and enforcement activity and develop a customer satisfaction based approach towards problem solving Participate in appropriate research and development activities as directed by the Community Safety Area Manager Produce high quality prosecution statements, case files, statutory notices, warning letters and educational material to support Council action to tackle offending behaviour. Produce high quality prosecution statements, case files, statutory notices, warning letters and educational material to support Council action to tackle offending behaviour. Act as a professional witness in support of any legal action taken by the Council to address offending behaviour or non-compliance with statutory regulations. Deliver effective street market support services on behalf of licensed street market traders and take the appropriate enforcement action to tackle instances of unlicensed street trading. Deliver planned 'out of hours' monitoring, enforcement and case management activity as directed by the Community Safety Area Manager. These duties may be varied from time to time in accordance with the needs of the service, and in particular during civil emergencies when it may be necessary to extend these responsibilities to meet the needs of the council. Work flexibly in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of the post as directed by the Community Safety Area Manager, the post holder should be prepared to work outside of normal hours, including attending evening meetings, and occasional weekend working. Skills/Qualifications A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and evidence of continuing professional development, or experience (one year) and evidence of professional development where no degree is held. The post holder must hold a full, manual UK driving licence, with no more than six points. This must be maintained throughout employment Knowledge of the current environmental crime related issues in London and knowledge of the relevant legislative framework. At least one year experience in a similar front-line environmental enforcement, Consumer Protection or regulatory enforcement role. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant provisions outlined within the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Sound working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Demonstrable experience of working with partners across voluntary, statutory, community and business sectors. To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha 0(phone number removed)