Neighbourhood Warden

37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to work within the Council’s Neighbourhood Warden service. The role is varied undertaking environmental enforcement, education around nuisance and environmental crime, promoting responsible dog ownership and dealing with stray dogs.

The role will involve enforcing environmental and other legislation in respect of anti-social behaviour, fly tipping, litter, dog fouling, fly posting, graffiti and dog control in accordance with the council’s policies and procedures. This includes issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s), Community Protection Notices (CPN’s) Community Protection Warnings (CPW’s), gathering evidence, taking witness statements, carrying out interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, preparing legal case files and attendance in court.

As well as possessing a real interest in the environment the successful candidate will need to possess good organisational skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence behaviour change.

The post is based at Kimberley Depot working on a rota basis including weekends and working outdoors in all weathers.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:

• Enforcement particularly relevant to environmental crime.
• Dog handling and working knowledge of at least some of the legislation & statutory guidance relevant to the service.
• Working with the general public.
• Being assertive and the ability to deal appropriately and effectively with conflict.
• Using communication skills including persuasion and encouragement.
• Producing structured and detailed reports.
• Using ICT systems

The ideal candidate would:

• Be passionate about the environment
• Have the drive and passion to meet the challenges of the role
• Be highly organised and able to work under pressure
• Be forward thinking, flexible and innovative

Should candidates wish to speak informally to the Parks and Open Spaces Manager about the role they should contact. Phillip Bennett 0115 9177777

Our preferred method of applying for jobs is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/currentvacancies (please do not send CVs).

If this is not possible, application packs can be obtained by contacting The Recruitment Team, Human Resources Division on 0115 9173342/3372.

Please quote reference no: T35b

Closing Date: Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 5.00pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,744.00-£26,088.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/04/2023
Reference ID: T35