Job Introduction
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Enforcement Officer to join our Public Health and Protection team within the Environmental Health Service.
We help individuals and communities to stay safe and well by protecting them from threats to their health and wellbeing, as well as improving their quality of life.
You’ll be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people whilst investigating complaints and resolving issues through negotiation and the use of appropriate enforcement powers.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Learn more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
This is a site-based role
Interviews for this role will be held on 12 and 14 May
Main Responsibility
- Investigate complaints of vermin, rubbish, defective drainage, filthy premises and any other conditions which may be prejudicial to health or a nuisance.
- Investigate outbreaks of infectious disease by completing questionnaires and gathering information.
- Facilitate public heath funerals under the Public Health Act 1984 where the next of kin cannot be found.
- Work with city residents and partner agencies to deliver improved services to prevent and reduce public health issues. This will include understanding and working empathically with people through difficult and complex situations.
- Collect evidence in accordance with legislative provisions.
The Ideal Candidate
- Have a broad knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and associated rules and procedures.
- Transferable skills from a previous enforcement post.
- A team player who can work collaboratively to achieve shared goals and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, effectively manage their caseload and take initiative
- For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
- Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks a Basic DBS will be actioned for you and BPSS referencing.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
