Enforcement Officer

Job Purpose:

We are thrilled to be working with our client, a leading Public Sector body, in the search for an Enforcement Officer.

To support the Environmental Health Business Plan by delivering customer-focused, innovative services in line with the Council's Corporate Plan. Duties include dog licensing, litter control, fly-tipping, graffiti, dog control, tobacco control, abandoned vehicles, animal welfare, and educational campaigns.

Principal Responsibilities:

Enforce Environmental Legislation:

• Enforce Dog Control Orders, investigate littering and illegal dumping, conduct patrols, and maintain records.
• Identify and report fly posting and graffiti.

Dog Control:

• Handle complaints about unlicensed, stray, or dangerous dogs.
• Investigate dog attacks, collect unwanted dogs, and provide advice to dog owners.

Smoking Legislation Compliance:

• Inspect smoke-free premises and report noncompliance.

Animal Welfare:

• Assist Animal Welfare Officers with investigations and inspections of breeding establishments.
• Maintain animal welfare standards.

Statutory Notices and Prosecution:

• Prepare and serve statutory notices, gather evidence, and present in court.

Abandoned Vehicles:

• Investigate and assist in removing abandoned vehicles.

Educational Activities:

• Participate in community and school educational campaigns.

Policy and Procedure Development:

• Contribute to policy development and service improvement.

Outdoor and Lone Working:

• Perform duties outdoors in various weather conditions with appropriate PPE.

Council Vehicle Operation:

• Drive and maintain a Council vehicle per Fleet Management Policy.

Training and Supervision:

• Assist in training student and new Environmental Health Officers.

Flexible Working:

• Be available for duties outside normal working hours as required.

General Responsibilities:

• Team collaboration and high-quality customer service.
• Continuous personal knowledge and skills development.
• Compliance with Council policies and promotion of equality and diversity.
• Additional relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English Language Grades A-C) or equivalent.
• 6 months' relevant experience including report preparation and public interaction.
• Competent in IT systems, effective communication skills, and ability to work unsupervised.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to attend court as required
• Full current driving licence or access to suitable transport.

Desirable:

• Relevant third-level qualification.
• Experience in enforcing legislation, giving evidence in court, and working with dogs.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Service Excellence
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Political Environment Collaboration
• Leadership
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence.