Community and Environmental Protection Officer

The Community and Environmental Protection Officer role at Wyre Forest District Council involves educating and enforcing environmental laws in Kidderminster. Key responsibilities include patrolling, managing enforcement cases, and engaging with the public and local agencies to promote compliance and sustainability. The position is a 2-year fixed term contract requiring flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, with a focus on creating a cleaner environment.
The Role

An exciting opportunity to educate and enforce across the district in all matters of environmental issues. From littering offences to keeping dogs on leads, from fly posting to fly tipping, this role gives you a vast wealth of knowledge and can make a real impact in the area we live.

Key Responsibilities:
• Proactively patrol the district to monitor and enforce environmental laws, ensuring compliance with regulations related to waste disposal, parking, abandoned vehicles, and public space protection.
• Work with law enforcement agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour.
• Actively involved in public awareness campaigns and provide education on environmental responsibility.
• Engage with local businesses, residents, and community groups to promote sustainable practices and legal compliance.
• Work closely with bailiffs and legal teams to manage unauthorised encampments
• Engage confidently with the public, handling confrontational situations professionally.
• Provide specialist environmental protection functions across the district, ensuring adherence to UK environmental legislation.
• Conduct enforcement procedures, issuing necessary enforcement notices/actions to individuals and businesses.
• Investigate and manage enforcement cases, preparing reports and evidence for legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with key agencies such as West Mercia Police, the Environment Agency, and Worcestershire County Council to promote effective enforcement.
• Respond professionally and efficiently to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Identify and address issues related to environmental protection.
• Ensure the appropriate use and maintenance of Council vehicles, uniforms, and enforcement equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of enforcement activities, incidents, and investigations.

Additional Information

The role is offered on a 2 year fixed term contract and will require you to work flexibly on a rota basis covering a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings. Some Bank Holidays and Christmas working also applies.

The role will require a substantial amount of walking and for the majority this is a lone workers post. All training and equipment will be provided.

Whilst the role can be challenging , it is also extremely rewarding in working towards a cleaner and safer environment.

Flexible approach to working hours, able to work outside normal office hours if necessary, including a requirement to be available for evening meetings.

Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer

Attached documents
CEPO March 2025.pdf