Environmental Crime Officer

Directorate:
Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Location:

Weighbridge Site Lodge

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract type: x2 Fixed Term Contracts until 31st March 2028.

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

Stoke on Trent City Council are looking for Environmental Crime Officer’s to join the Environmental Crime Unit, where you will work within the Housing, Regeneration and Operations based at The Weighbridge Site at Cromer Road in Northwood.

• Carry out environmental enforcement activities in line with relevant legislation, including fly tipping, duty of care, littering, dog fouling, illegal advertising/defacement, highway obstructions, unauthorised car repairs/sales, early refuse presentation and untidy land
• Support the delivery of environmental enforcement services across the city
• Identify and respond to low level anti social behaviour (ASB) linked to environmental issues including nuisance behaviour in public spaces, waste related ASB and community complaints
• Take appropriate enforcement action including preparing and issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) Community Protection Notices (CPNs) and other legal documentation in line with legislation and council policies
• Undertake both high visibility and covert patrols in hotspot areas to monitor, deter and respond to environmental offences and ASB

Relevant experience of dealing with the public in frequently difficult situations

Good verbal and written communications skills

Willingness to work unsociable hours

An understanding and commitment to the provision of a high quality customer and enforcement service

Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations

Ability to adapt to ever changing circumstances

The fees we pay for our assignments vary depending upon the complexity of the task and therefore you’ll achieve a wage equivalent to the National Minimum Wage. Each of the visit fees are detailed on our Job Board. You will be working on a self-employed basis, so you will be responsible for paying your own National Insurance contributions and Tax.