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Bristol City Council

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Sustainability
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must understand and apply legislation, gather evidence, and handle confrontational situations. Demonstrate essential and desirable criteria in your application. Disabled candidates guaranteed an interview.
  • You will investigate fly-tipping, issue notices for non-compliance, and check commercial premises for waste management legislation adherence.

Requirements

  • Your background may not be in enforcement, but you will have an ability to understand and apply legislation, to gather evidence in support of investigations, and be willing to work in potentially confrontational and challenging circumstances.
  • To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
  • For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
  • For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
  • If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
  • We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
  • At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

Responsibilities

  • Investigating fly-tipping and taking appropriate action which could include the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices and/or collating evidence to form the basis of a prosecution.
  • Issuing notices for non-compliance with environmental legislation.
  • Undertaking checks of commercial premises to ensure compliance with legislation regarding waste management.

FAQs

What is the duration of the job contract?

The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

What responsibilities will I have as a Waste Enforcement Officer?

You will be responsible for investigating fly-tipping, issuing Fixed Penalty Notices, collating evidence for prosecutions, issuing notices for non-compliance with environmental legislation, and checking commercial premises for compliance with waste management regulations.

Is a background in enforcement required for this role?

No, a background in enforcement is not required, but candidates should have the ability to understand and apply legislation and gather evidence for investigations.

How does the Neighbourhood Enforcement Team collaborate with others?

The Neighbourhood Enforcement Team works closely with other council teams, such as Housing and Clean Streets, as well as community partners including the police, businesses, citizens groups, and the council’s environmental enforcement contractor.

What development opportunities are available to me?

You will have numerous opportunities for shadowing colleagues and for learning and development within a supportive team environment.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Bristol City Council?

You can expect a fast-moving and supportive work environment with opportunities for skill development and hybrid working arrangements.

What benefits does Bristol City Council offer?

Benefits include flexible working and flexitime, membership in the Local Government Pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, and a supportive work environment.

How do I apply for the position?

You can apply by demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.

Will there be an interview process?

Yes, we intend to carry out interviews during the week commencing 10th March.

What is the council's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Bristol City Council values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects the community it serves, actively welcoming applicants from under-represented groups, including Young People, Black and racially minoritised individuals, and disabled candidates.

What should I do if I want to discuss the role informally?

You can contact Team Leader Christopher Swinscoe at 07775026303 for an informal discussion about the role.

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We provide hundreds of day-to-day services, from being a landlord, providing social care and running our museums, libraries and parks. We deliver a diverse range of services to support people who live and work in Bristol, and people who visit the city too. We are committed to building a better Bristol – a city where everyone shares in its success. To achieve our vision we must ensure the social, economic and political inclusion of everyone, irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, religion or socio-economic status. We have an ambitious vision to build a better Bristol that includes everyone in the city’s success. That’s why we’re looking for innovative and talented individuals who can help us achieve this vision. We want people who share our values and commitment to serve the city, its communities and citizens. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. We need dynamic people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are keen to work in a fast-paced environment to help empower people to live successful and independent lives as part of their community. We’re looking for people as vibrant, as inspiring and as unique as the city of Bristol itself.