Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Southend City Council  are looking to appoint experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer. You will work as part of a team of Environmental Enforcement Officers to ensure that environmental issues such as environmental enforcement and regulatory highway inspections are undertaken across the City.

You will provide presence and support to various community organisations to address local concerns, engaging with the community, creating partnerships in a multiagency approach to combat enviro-crime and reduce anti-social behaviours by developing preventative methods through creative thinking, setting required level of monitoring ensuring equal access to services and crossing cultural and language barriers.

You will work on an area basis to deal with local environmental issues such as; fly-tipping, littering, dog fouling, abandoned vehicles, fly-posting, etc by means of fair and proportionate education, advice and enforcement using a wide range of legislation vested in the Local Authority.

To meet the needs of the business, you will be required to attend occasional evening meetings.

To be successful in this position, you must be able to communicate effectively to different stakeholders across different levels. Your application will not be considered if you do not have a full and valid driving license.

It is important that you have Knowledge and understanding of relevant

legislation, including:-

• Highways Inspections Code of Practice
• Clean Neighbourhood Act 2005,
• Anti - Social Behaviour Act 2003.
• Town & Country Planning Act 1990
• Relevant sections of the Highways Act
• 1980
• Traffic Sigs Regulations
• Road Traffic Act
• Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Environment Protection Act 1990
• Environment Act 1995
• Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
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This post requires an enhanced DBS 

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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This post requires an enhanced DBS 

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.