You will be responsible for investigating incidents of illegal waste dumping (fly-tipping) and littering offences. You will be involved in patrolling designated areas, gathering evidence, issuing penalties, and working with local communities to prevent fly-tipping. As an officer, you will collaborate with other enforcement agencies and educate the public on the legal and environmental impacts of fly-tipping and littering.
About the role
You will investigate incidents of littering and fly tipping, collecting evidence, witness statements, etc.
You must have experience of issuing fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and legal notices to individuals or businesses, prepare evidence and documentation for legal proceedings, ensuring cases are processed according to relevant regulations and have experience of using Community Protection Notices.
You will conduct regular patrols in locations vulnerable to fly-tipping, and monitor fly-tipping hotspots.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
IT skills
- you need to be confident in using computer systems, including MS Office software. Customer care
- you will have the ability to deal sensitively with residents, councilors, utility companies and other statutory bodies with the highest standard of customer care in potentially confrontational situations. Social competence
- you must be assertive with good people skills and have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and conflict resolution. Versatile communicator
- you must be able to communicate clearly and concisely. Knowledge
- you must have good working knowledge of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978; the Environmental Protection Act 1990; The Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 1990; the London Local Authorities Act. Closing Date:
Sunday 26th January 2025 (23.59) Shortlisting Date:
W/C 27/01/2025 Interview Date:
W/C 03/02/2025 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. To apply please click the
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- you need to be confident in using computer systems, including MS Office software. Customer care
- you will have the ability to deal sensitively with residents, councilors, utility companies and other statutory bodies with the highest standard of customer care in potentially confrontational situations. Social competence
- you must be assertive with good people skills and have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and conflict resolution. Versatile communicator
- you must be able to communicate clearly and concisely. Knowledge
- you must have good working knowledge of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978; the Environmental Protection Act 1990; The Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 1990; the London Local Authorities Act. Closing Date:
Sunday 26th January 2025 (23.59) Shortlisting Date:
W/C 27/01/2025 Interview Date:
W/C 03/02/2025 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. To apply please click the
Apply Now
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