Environmental Enforcement Officer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Environmental Crime Officer to support our clients' Environmental Enforcement team based in the East Midlands in tackling fly-tipping across the borough on a part-time basis. This role will be focused on the investigation, evidence gathering, and enforcement of fly-tipping and associated environmental offences, contributing to the protection of public spaces and the local environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate reports of fly-tipping and associated environmental crimes within the borough.
• Gather and preserve evidence in line with legislative requirements, including CCTV footage, witness statements, and physical evidence.
• Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), Community Protection Notices (CPNs), and initiate prosecutions where appropriate.
• Conduct interviews under caution in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act).
• Draft legal case files and liaise with legal services for prosecutions.
• Carry out proactive patrols in known hotspot areas and support any targeted enforcement operations.
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. waste, street cleansing, legal) and external partners including police and community groups.
• Maintain accurate records and input case data into council systems in a timely manner.
• Provide advice and education to the public and businesses on lawful waste disposal.

About You:

• Proven experience in investigating and enforcing environmental crime, particularly fly-tipping.
• Sound knowledge of environmental protection legislation (e.g. Environmental Protection Act 1990, Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005).
• Experience issuing FPNs and preparing prosecution case files.
• Confident in conducting interviews under caution and gathering admissible evidence.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits (if not provided by the council).