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Community & Environmental Protection Officer

Employer
Wyre Forest District Council
Location
The Depot, Green Street, Kidderminster.
Salary
£21,245 - £23,301 per annum
Closing date
18 Sep 2020
Reference
WFDC000000302

Job Details

Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit the people of Wyre Forest. You can help shape our District’s future, and you will be part of a workforce that makes a difference.

Quality, professionalism and commitment are the key drivers of the services we offer to enhance the quality of life of local residents and visitors to the District. In order to maintain high standards it is necessary to have a diverse workforce who are highly competent and experienced, whose main focus is ensuring the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community.

A challenging role involving the enforcement and case building of various legislation including Environmental, ASB and Parking regulations

Excellent written and verbal skills, attention to detail, ability to converse at various levels. Knowledge and understanding of Enforcement legislation.

Previous experience advantageous. Please refer to the attached Job Description

It is desirable that the post holder provides an appropriate means of transport for use in connection with the duties of this post. Recompense for the use of such transport on official business is 40p per mile. You may, therefore, from time to time be required to provide a suitable vehicle and your car insurance should cover you for business use.

This job includes duties that may require a substantial amount of physical effort and mobility on a frequent basis. To meet the needs of the service, the ability to undertake the full range of duties for the contracted hours will be required.

The normal working week is one of 37 hours but reasonable working hours beyond this will be required in the effective performance of your duties and responsibilities and such working will include attendance at evening meetings. Hours worked over and above the standard 37 hours per week will be taken as time off in lieu.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of May 2021 - 37 hours (any 4 & 5 day working patterns apply from any 7 days).

Special working arrangements for Bank Holidays and Christmas Working applies.

This post carries an entitlement to protective clothing.

Your normal hours of work will be as detailed in your contract. Your hours of work will vary from week to week as part of a rota that will be notified to you in advance by your manager.

Interviews for this position will take place on Thursday 24th September 2020.

Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Supporting documents
Person Specification Community and Environmental Protection Off February 2020.pdf
Community and Environmental Protection Officers Job Description February 2020.pdf

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Working for us:

Join our team and you’ll be part of an evolving of council. One that seeks to make a difference, not just to its colleagues, but to the lives of those who live, work and visit our district. We are transforming and finding new more efficient trusted ways of working and all of our colleagues have a part to play.

We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for Wyre Forest District Council has some great benefits.  We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options. Hybrid working is part of our culture.

We feel it is necessary to have a diverse workforce and focus on making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community. Positions at all levels contribute to the district’s wellbeing and smooth-running.

If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you.

Our Vision:

"A safe, vibrant and clean place to live, work and visit."

Our Values:

Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do.  We will:

  • Be honest
  • Invest in our workforce
  • Be supportive

Our Priorities:

Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:

  • Economic growth and regeneration
  • Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
  • A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit

What you can expect:

At Wyre Forest District Council we rely on good people to perform well within a challenging social and economic environment, and we will reward them accordingly.  Working for us you can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements, and mobile and flexible working options.

Our locations:

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To find out more:

To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC.

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Telephone
01562 732721
Location
Wyre Forest District Council
Wyre Forest House
Finepoint Way
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7WF
United Kingdom

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