Environmental Enforcement Officer @ Brent Council

This Job posting is only open to Internal Applicants at Brent Council

Salary range: £48,003 - £51,138 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: 1 x Permanent / 1 x Fixed term/Secondment (12 months)
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and keeping our streets safe and clean?

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

We are looking for a proactive and confident Enforcement Officer to join our frontline team tackling waste-related and highway offences. From fly-tipping and littering to illegal signage and obstructions, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining public spaces and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigate reports of environmental and highway offences including fly-tipping, littering, abandoned vehicles, and illegal advertising
identify and respond to breaches of legislation
Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and prepare case files for prosecution where necessary
Engage with residents, businesses, and contractors to promote awareness and compliance
Maintain accurate records and provide evidence for legal proceedings
Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to support enforcement activities

The Person

We are seeking someone who is not just capable—but committed. You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

Assertive and fair – able to enforce regulations confidently while treating people with respect
Observant and detail-oriented – you notice what others miss and document it thoroughly
Resilient and calm under pressure – you can handle challenging situations with professionalism
Community-minded – you care about making a positive impact in your local area
A clear communicator – whether speaking with the public or writing reports, you get your message across
Self-motivated – you take initiative and manage your time effectively
Adaptable – comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and responding to changing priorities

Our Offer to You

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
Very generous employer pension contribution
Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)
A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave
Access to affordable parking nearby
Access to our Zipcar scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling
Season ticket loan for public transport
Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.

Closing date: 22 September 2025 (23:59)

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Forwarding ‘internal only’ roles to external candidates may lead to disciplinary action being taken.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [email protected]

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