Technical Enforcement Officer

At Buckinghamshire Council, we are dedicated to ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for all those that live, work and visit our area. Our Environmental Health teams, which are part of Regulatory Services, are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community.

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the countytocreate positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

As an Technical Enforcement Officer, you will contribute to the Service’s objectives by undertaking investigations and activities to achieve regulatory compliance. Your work will range from providing informal advice to supporting colleagues taking formal action in accordance with Codes of Practices, guidance, and appropriate policies. Some of the key responsibilities include;

• Conduct investigations, undertake informal and formal action as appropriate
• Manage a personal caseload of reactive environmental protection related work to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with Council policies.
• Investigate requests for service related to noise and nuisance and take appropriate action in partnership with other agencies.
• Undertake site visits as part of investigations and engage with the relevant parties, such as businesses and residents.
• Assess and respond to licensing applications and attend meetings.

A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, possessing good communication skills and a positive approach to customer care. The successful candidate will have a broad experience within the service / related professional area, backed by evidence of appropriate specialist knowledge or transferable skills.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant Housing/Environmental Health-related subject or relevant work experience.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise and coordinate workload, monitor and evaluate work, to ensure deadlines are achieved.

Full driving licence and use of a vehicle.

Ability to work flexibly within the service's core hours and on occasions outsideof normal office hours.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative…