Job Introduction
Role Purpose
This is a flexible and dynamic role where the post holder will take a problem solving approach to environmental issues such as noise, untidy sites, drainage and pest issues. This role supports a number of statutory functions, working with communities to resolve issues through compliance and any required enforcement.
Main Responsibilities
The post manages cases of nuisance, accumulations, pests and untidy sites, utilising a wide range of legislation. The role holds a number of statutory functions and works with communities and key partners to resolve issues.
The post is flexible covering numerous environmental protection issues both during the daytime hours and nighttime hours. The postholder will be required to work a rota of weekly and weekend nights as well as business hours and may deal with a range of issues including noise and other nuisances, untidy sites, pests and drainage issues. Suitable training and support are provided in areas of work that are not within the postholder’s immediate area of expertise, so that the postholder develops knowledge and expertise of what to do in relation to various common Environmental Protection enforcement issues. In addition to flexibility the role has a strong focus on engagement and robust enforcement, ideally fixing issues as they arise, and providing excellent customer service.
The Ideal Candidate
The post holder will be outcome driven and take a problem solving approach to issues. The post holder will be flexible to working hours and able to work on a rota basis covering an out of hours domestic noise service.
The postholder will be required to attend community meetings or forums as necessary and to undertake proactive and reactive enforcement in relation to many aspects enforced by the Public Protection service, working with other enforcement agencies as required and co-ordinating the Council response to issues which may involve numerous Council departments. You will play a key role in ensuring that the law enforced by the team is complied with, issues are responded to as they arise, and that a safe and peaceful environment is maintained, providing a level playing field in which reputable and well controlled businesses can legitimately flourish.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024 or early 2025.
