Kirklees Council
Greenspace & Environment Enforcement Officer
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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
3
Location(s)
Red Doles Lane, Huddersfield (with travel across Kirklees)
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£30,515 - £32,046
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About The Role
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and improving the places where people live, work and visit?
We’re looking for a motivated Greenspace & Environment Enforcement Officer to join our Greenspace Action Team at Kirklees Council. You’ll play a vital front-line role in tackling environmental anti-social behaviour, helping to keep our neighbourhoods safe, clean and welcoming for everyone.
This is a varied and people-focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll work directly with residents, businesses and partner organisations, using engagement, education and enforcement to drive positive behavioural change across our communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing a visible presence across Kirklees to deter and address environmental anti-social behaviour
- Engaging with individuals, communities and groups to promote environmental responsibility and improvement
- Investigating complaints and concerns, gathering evidence and preparing case files where enforcement action is required
- Issuing warnings, notices and fixed penalties in line with legislation, council policy and best practice
- Supporting legal proceedings where necessary, including preparing statements and attending court
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver shared environmental objectives
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What We’re Looking For
You’ll be confident, resilient and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You’ll know when to take an educational approach and when firm enforcement is required.
You’ll Also Need
- An understanding of environmental anti-social behaviour and how it impacts communities
- The ability to deal calmly and appropriately with challenging or confrontational situations
- Strong written and IT skills to produce accurate notes, reports and statements
- Confidence to speak to individuals and groups, including children and adults, about environmental responsibilities
- A sound understanding of health and safety and safe working practices
- A full, clean driving licence and willingness to pass a Kirklees Council driving assessment
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Why work for Kirklees?
You’ll Be Part Of a Supportive, Purpose-driven Team Making a Real Difference To The Borough. In Return, We Offer
- A secure permanent role
- Competitive local government salary and pension
- Opportunities for development and training
- The chance to contribute directly to environmental improvement and community wellbeing
Equality, inclusion and safeguarding
We adopt a name-blind recruitment approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not see personal details until shortlisting decisions are made.
We Welcome Applications From People With All Differing Abilities. If You Need Support With Your Application Or Require Information In An Alternative Format, Please Contact The Recruitment Team
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Email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk Telephone: 01484 221000 (ask for Recruitment)
This role is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent appointment and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sabina Arshad 01484 221000.
Sabina Arshad is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Closing date
27 September 2026, 11:55 PM
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