Enforcement Officer

We're looking for a motivated Enforcement Officer to help protect and improve our neighbourhoods by leading high quality enforcement investigations, particularly around fly tipping and littering. This is a varied role where you'll combine investigative skills, sound judgement and strong communication to deliver fair, proportionate and effective enforcement outcomes.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a newly formed organisation that brings together the strengths of five former councils. We focus on serving residents, businesses and communities, and we aim to provide stronger local representation and support for positive change.

About the role

As an Enforcement Officer, you will undertake enforcement investigations and provide authoritative advice on enforcement matters, ensuring work is delivered to professional standards and within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake fly tipping investigations on behalf of the Council in line with relevant legislation, guidance and internal processes.
• Prepare high quality documentation including expediency reports, eviction rationales, legal case files and formal notices.
• Prepare technical evidence and expert witness statements, ensuring court/appeal evidence meets professional standards.
• Represent the Council at relevant hearings and proceedings, including planning appeals, public inquiries and criminal/civil court cases where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to public meetings, local forums and committee/panel settings, providing professional advice and guidance.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders such as landowners, Parish Councils, Thames Valley Police and the Environment Agency.
• Support prevention activity, contributing to media and communications work including social media and press releases.
• Record and prepare data for performance reporting and risk analysis, and respond to customer queries and FOI/data requests as required.
• Work with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, requiring minimal supervision.

About you

• Knowledge of fly tipping enforcement and unauthorised encampments management.
• Experience negotiating with landowners, defendants, witnesses and other organisations at senior levels to secure positive outcomes.
• Understanding of enforcement principles, legislation, collaborative working and problem solving.
• Understanding of statutory frameworks and local authority governance.
• Ability to write concise reports and deliver excellent verbal communication, including preparation of statements and case files.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage a range of complex activities and achieve targets and objectives.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Hybrid working - flexible arrangements that balance office and remote work.
• A fair and inclusive culture.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops.
• Unified voice through an Employee Representative Group.
• Ongoing support and opportunities for career development and progression.
• Opportunities to participate in community fundraising and social events.

EEO statement

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive working environment.