Community Enforcement Officer

We are seeking a Community Enforcement Officer to join our Environmental Protection Service.  You will form part of a team set that provides community reassurance, engaging with public and businesses alike to identify and resolve issues in the towns, villages and rural parts of the borough, either directly or by referral to other departments and agencies.  Being part of the wider Environmental Health, Licensing and Resilience Service you will work closely with Environmental Health Officers, Licensing Officers and other staff with the overall aim of making Hertsmere a safer, cleaner and healthier place to live and work.

The Community Enforcement Officer will complete a range of monitoring, inspection, checking and enforcement activities.  They will check compliance with relevant Councils policies and procedures, providing engagement and reassurance to residents, businesses and other stakeholders.  In essence, the Community Enforcement Officers act as the eyes and ears of the Council – reporting, checking, evidence gathering and responding to public and business needs.

The ideal candidate will have up to date knowledge of enviro-crime and environmental protection legislation, a proven track record of excellent customer service, can work independently and find solutions to problems, have excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work.  It is also essential that this post holder has a driving licence.

The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).  Generally, the hours of work will be 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday, however some evening and weekend work may be required.

Benefits include:

• 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)
• Employee Assistance Programme

Hertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire and is an attractive environment in which to live and work. It adjoins Greater London and has excellent road and rail links making London and the Home Counties easily accessible.

Closing date:  Monday 21^st  April, 10am