Environmental Enforcement Officer

Job Introduction

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Team Description

Department of Environment

Stronger Communities & Regulatory Services 

Department of Place

Environmental Enforcement Team

ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Band 7/8:  £28,142 to £33,699 per annum 

37 hours per week

Based at Harris Street Depot, you’ll work across the district in a high-impact role, taking on waste crime head-on and making Bradford a cleaner, safer place to live, work, and visit.

Are you passionate about making Bradford cleaner, greener, and safer? Join our Environmental Enforcement Team and help tackle fly tipping, littering, dog fouling, illegal waste carriers, and more.

This is your chance to make a real difference. You’ll work across the district, investigating environmental offences, engaging with the public and businesses, and taking formal enforcement action. Using CCTV surveillance, supporting stop-and-search operations with Police, and targeting waste crime hotspots, you’ll be right at the frontline of protecting Bradford’s environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responding  to reports of fly tipping, littering, dog fouling, and waste burning.
• Investigating commercial and residential waste offences – ensuring everyone disposes of their waste properly and legally.
• Conducting surveillance using CCTV and deploying mobile cameras across environmental crime hotspots.
• Taking formal enforcement action – from issuing fixed penalty notices to preparing robust prosecution files for court proceedings.
• You’ll also work side-by-side with West Yorkshire Police on stop-and-search operations, intercepting illegal waste carriers, ensuring rogue traders are held accountable and helping disrupt organised waste crime at its source.

Who We’re Looking For:

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about environmental protection and community wellbeing.
• Confident, resilient, and calm when faced with challenging situations.
• Experienced in enforcement, regulatory, or investigative roles (minimum 3 years preferred).
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject – or bringing strong applied knowledge and experience.
• Skilled in applying legislation related to waste and environmental crimes, including gathering evidence for legal action.
• Able to use a range of IT systems and technologies for reporting, evidence capture and case management.
• A strong communicator who can engage effectively with the public, businesses, and partner agencies.
• A full UK driving licence holder with business-use insurance.

Eligibility:

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, candidates applying for customer-facing roles must demonstrate fluency in English. You must clearly evidence this in your application.

For full details on the experience and qualifications required, please refer to the attached Job Profile.

Want to be part of something bigger and make a real difference in Bradford? Apply now.
For more information, please contact: Amjad Ishaq – amjad.ishaq@bradford.gov.uk

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact [Name of Recruiting Manager or Nominated Person] on [Contact Number] or email [Email Address]. 

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.