Neighbourhood Officer

Neighbourhood Officer - Torridge District Council

We are looking for a **Neighbourhood Officer **will be based at:
**We are currently working with Torridge Council to help recruit for an Neighbourhood Officer,**

**Main duties and responsibilities**

To carry out regulatory duties in respect of the Neighbourhood Enforcement Team’s functions,

including but not limited to:
**Environmental Protection**
- Domestic Statutory Nuisance including noise control.
- Dog control
- Waste (fly tipping and litter) investigation and enforcement.
- Filthy and Verminous Premises and Hoarding
- Pest Control
- Any other issues similar to the above that have the potential to affect public health

**Licensing**
- The inspection and monitoring of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles and licensed operators, under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 and Town Police Clauses Act (1847) and associated legislation, including hackney carriage and private hire drivers to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the licences.
- Inspect and seal taximeters following each review of taxi fares and any changes of vehicles.
- Undertake routine risk based inspections of premises licensed under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005.
- Inspections, enquiries, observations, and risk based visits due to complaints or offences in relation to breaches of relevant legislation, terms and conditions under the Licencing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005.
- Carrying out routine inspections and following up complaints in relation to Animal Licenced Premises and activities ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the licence.
- Carrying out routine inspections and following up complaints in relation to other activities licensed by the Council (e.g. Scrap Metal Dealers, Street Collections, Boat licensing)

**Community Safety**:

- To undertake formal anti social behaviour complaints and to investigate such complaints in accordance with The Anti Social Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014 and take enforcement action as necessary. This includes gaining CSAS authorisation to support these duties.

**Supporting Tasks and Other Duties - applicable to all areas**
- To investigate, inspect, gather evidence, assess, make recommendations as to the most appropriate course of action to be taken and remedy where necessary, the above activities. To prepare and sign letters, reports, notices and correspondence, to provide or obtain witness statements. To carry out interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and other codes of practice. To issue cautions and fixed penalty notices. To examine, seize or detain articles as necessary and appropriate, and to undertake prosecutions and attend court and hearings as necessary.
- Arranging for the collection of stray dogs within the District and administering the collection of strays from kennels, including advising the public on other legislation associated with irresponsible dog ownership.
- To conduct enforcement patrols, working outside normal office hours when required.
- Advise, educate and inform members of the public and businesses of their obligations and the services available, and undertake proactive campaigns as an when required.
- Liaise with external and internal agencies and departments.
- To represent the work of the section and/or the council at private and public meetings, including council committees and officer groups, parish, town, county and regional groups in relation to any of
- the activities of the section.
- Providing specialist enforcement advice and support to other areas of the division as and when required.
- At all times, carry out their responsibilities within the Health & Safety legislation and reflect the council’s core values and objectives in undertaking the duties of the post.
- Must exercise proper integrity in respect of confidential matters and personal information obtained during the execution of the duties of this post.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the nature, scope and responsibility of the post as required.

If you are looking for a new role or would like further information, please send across your up to date CV

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee**.**

Look forward to speaking with you,

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3-6 months

**Salary**: £18.00-£25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Anti Social Behaviour: 2 years (required)
- Environmental Protection: 2 years (required)
- Local Authority: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Neighbourhood Officer - Torridge District Council