Education and Enforcement Officer

Are you community-focused, proactive, and passionate about keeping local neighbourhoods clean, green, and safe?Are you ready to make a visible difference across Bridgend? We are looking for an Education and Enforcement Officer to join our Cleaner Streets and Waste Contract Services team at the Civic Offices.Job DetailsPosition: Education and Enforcement OfficerLocation: Civic Offices, Bridgend (with working-from-home flexibility for administrative tasks)Contract Type: Temporary Sickness Cover (Contract through to 01/01/2027, with possibility of extension)Working Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday (Flexible working between 06:30 and 20:30; no weekend working)Pay Rate: 14.36 - 14.84 per hourTravel: Business mileage is claimable (business insurance required for use of your own vehicle)Interviews: In personRole OverviewDeliver community education and outreach on recycling, waste minimisation, and responsible dog ownership.Investigate environmental offences-such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling-in line with PACE and environmental legislation.Issue Fixed Penalty Notices, conduct interviews under caution, compile prosecution files, and attend court.Monitor waste contractor performance, conduct monthly LEAMS inspections, and audit Community Recycling Centres.Resolve incident reports submitted via the DASH system, collaborating with internal teams and partner agencies.Assess and approve extra waste dispensation requests for large families ..... full job details .....