Principal Environmental Enforcement Officer

Principal Environmental Enforcement Officer

PO2: Starting Salary £41,967 per annum, incl LW, rising in annual increments to rising in increments to £44,862

1 x Permanent contract  

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

This is a small team with great potentials. You will be lead multi-agency planning for environmental enforcement team and have the ability to deliver excellent service standards, within the legal framework to achieve the best possible outcomes for the team and service. 

You will be responsible for allocating team workloads and providing case management.  Provide supervision and mentoring staff. 

To support the Service Managers and advising on strategy, policy and future direction of the service, ensuring effective feedback and translation into service delivery. 

About the Role:

This is a management role in charge of the enforcement team.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• To manage a team of four Environmental Enforcement Officers. Must have team leadership management experience using section 33; 34; 46; 47 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Be able to write policy, strategies documentation and briefings to senior management. 
• Enforce the Environmental Protection Act 1990 mainly under section 33 (fly tipping), section 34 (Duty of Care), section 46/47 (presentation of waste). 
• A self-motivated, lone worker with Enforcement experience and a drive to achieve and exceed targets. Experience in serving fixed penalty notices, liaising with various stakeholders and a team player is important for this position. 
• Advance knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation. 
• Able to write professional letters to Councillors, residents with good command of English on a daily basis. 
• Able to work 35hrs five-day week including Saturdays (Once a month). 

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job description & person specification 

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hiring Manager Eddie Otoyo at eotoyo@lambeth.gov.uk.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19th May 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 20^th May 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 28^th May 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check.  Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas