Job Introduction
We’re seeking someone with excellent communication skills and a keen interest in investigative work to join our Environmental Crime Unit as an Enforcement Officer.
You’ll join a small but busy team investigating environmental crimes. Your role will be related to the new wheeled bins service within the city and the offences that are committed by non-compliance. You will work closely with our colleagues in waste services who will, prior to enforcement, offer education and guidance.
This means a varied day to day role such as investigating offences, gathering evidence, taking witness statements, issuing fixed penalty notices, and preparing case files for court if necessary.
You’ll have a confident manner and be able to deal with potential conflicts, you will be able to write accurate reports and make decisions based on evidence.
This is an interesting and varied role where you will work proactively and reactively to tackle environmental issues that impact on the quality of life of local residents.
Main Responsibility
- Provide the City Council’s response to household waste presentation issues following the roll out of a new wheeled bin service.
- Investigate offences relating to the presentation and non-compliance of the policies set out for the new service. This will include the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices and preparing case files as necessary.
- Carry out administration tasks in relation the role.
The Ideal Candidate
- Investigation skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Plan workloads and meet deadlines
- Work with victims of crime and suspected offenders
- Ability to compile reports and case files
- Ability to analyse, interpret and explain legislation
- Conflict management
- Driving Licence essential
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent pension scheme widely regarded as one of the best available.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
