Environmental Enforcement Officer
Band 7/8: £28,142 to £33,699 per annum. 37 hours per week. Based at Harris Street Depot, you’ll work across the district in a high‑impact role, tackling waste crime and making Bradford a cleaner, safer place to live, work, and visit.
Responsibilities
* Respond to reports of fly‑tipping, littering, dog fouling, and waste burning.
* Investigate commercial and residential waste offences, ensuring proper and legal disposal of waste.
* Conduct surveillance using CCTV and deploy mobile cameras at environmental crime hotspots.
* Take formal enforcement action, from issuing fixed‑penalty notices to preparing prosecution files for court proceedings.
* Work side‑by‑side with West Yorkshire Police on stop‑and‑search operations, intercepting illegal waste carriers and disrupting organised waste crime at its source.
Qualifications
* Passionate about environmental protection and community wellbeing.
* Confident, resilient, and calm when faced with challenging situations.
* Experience in enforcement, regulatory, or investigative roles (minimum 3 years preferred).
* NVQ Level3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or strong applied knowledge and experience.
* Proficient in legislation related to waste and environmental crimes, including gathering evidence for legal action.
* Capable of using IT systems and technologies for reporting, evidence capture, and case management.
* Strong communication skills for engaging the public, businesses, and partner agencies.
* Full UK driving licence holder with business‑use insurance.
Eligibility
Under Part7 of the Immigration Act2016, candidates applying for customer‑facing roles must demonstrate fluency in English.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal‑opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
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