Environmental Protection Officer

About the Role
The Public Health Team within Regulatory Services is seeking an Environmental Protection Officer to join our frontline service. This role is key to protecting Enfield's streets and public spaces by investigating complaints of domestic and commercial nuisances, filthy & verminous premises, waste on private land and defective drainage. There will be an opportunity to gain experience in air quality, contaminated land and permitted premises.
This is a varied and active role, where you will spend much of your week out on district, investigating complaints, gathering evidence, and taking enforcement action where appropriate.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and proactive officer with strong investigative and enforcement skills. Experience of working within a local authority environmental protection / pollution team is desirable, but not essential.
We welcome applications from:

- Existing Technical Officers or Environmental Health Officers (newly qualified candidates will be considered or those wishing to complete their training to be registered with the CIEH).
- Individuals with enforcement experience and a "can do" attitude who are eager to develop within environmental protection.

Training will be provided to suitable candidates with relevant enforcement backgrounds.
Key Requirements

- Ability to investigate complaints, record evidence, take witness statements, and prepare prosecution files to a high standard.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail in case management.
- Willingness to work independently across the borough as part of day-to-day duties.
- Ability to travel across Enfield - a full UK driving licence (or alternative transport) is essential.

Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in tackling environmental pollution and protecting the quality of life in Enfield. You will gain experience in a wide range of enforcement activities, supported by a dedicated team committed to keeping the borough safe, clean, and welcoming.
Contact Details -
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Charles Le Besque, Team Manager on or Esther Hughes, Head of Service on for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Oley Taal Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on or
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Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Salary range

• £42,771 - £45,750 per year

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