Permanent
07-Jul-2023
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£28,900 - £33,820
Your new organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend. Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health, and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highways Enforcement Officer to join the Highways and Enforcement Team on a full time and permanent basis. This post holder will support and occasionally deputise for the Enforcement Team Leader in the provision, management and co-ordination of Enforcement. As an Enforcement officer, you will manage and protect the highway network to ensure that the aims of the Service are delivered.
You will be responsible for issuing and tracking of fixed penalty notices when necessary, you will also need to investigate incidents of damage and obstruction as they occur and offences relating to waste, such as fly tipping.
You will carry out efficient and effective street enforcement patrols, inspections and surveillance targeted at enforcing environmental crime and any other relevant abuse of open and public spaces to improve the appearance of the street environment and to bring about compliance of relevant legislation and the Council’s Environmental Enforcement Policy.
This post is offered on a hybrid working pattern (combination of site visits, working from home and office).
To request a copy of the full job description, please contact Uzo Nebechi via email uzo.nebechi@hays.com
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience of working within highways/enforcement environment is essential. You need to be able to communicate effectively and be engaging as you will be liaising with the general public and different stakeholders.
You need to have a sound understanding of the legislation and enforcement powers available for street enforcement and an ability to identify opportunities to enhance effectiveness . Experience of undertaking environmental enforcement in a similar frontline role including evidence gathering and statement writing and attendance at court is essential for this role.
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation relating to enforcement including environmental crime and ASB. Excellent customer care skills which include a proven ability and understanding of communication at all levels will be ideal. You need to be able to deal effectively with complaints and difficult situations in a diplomatic but assertive manner.
Previous experience of working within TFL- rail environment or utility company would be considered.
What you'll get in return
If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes, 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
