Current Vacancies

We are looking to complete our Environmental Crime Team with a Team Leader to oversee and lead from the front. 

As an Environmental Enforcement Team Leader, you will be expected to lead a team of Environmental Crime Officers in an intelligence led manner, including but not limited to focussed operations on trends which impact the Canterbury district and engaging and educating members of the community, when necessary enforcing legislation by the way of issuing an “on the spot” Fixed Penalty Notice for littering, dog fouling, fly-tipping, graffiti, fly Posting, anti-social behaviour and other related contraventions as required.

You will be required to brief and deploy your team on a daily basis, organise with partner agencies joint operations, deal with queries and welfare of the Officers. To assist with the theory and on the job training of the Environmental Crime team and keep the team motivated and focussed.

Please ensure that you have the skillsets and experience set out in the job description before applying and speak to Lacy Dixon if you have any queries. 

The Ideal Candidate will have previous experience in a front-line leadership role and:

• Previous experience in a customer service role and handling difficult situations in a professional manner.
• The ability to communicate with offenders, often in demanding circumstances in a calm and assertive manner.
• The ability to deal with members of the public from all cultures and backgrounds and to defuse hostile situations in a diplomatic and professional manner. The ability to be resilient, as some interactions with offenders can become confrontational.
• The ability to review performance, analyse trends and organise annual operations ahead of schedule while ensuring ample staffing levels.
• Must enjoy working in the outdoors and in all weather conditions
• The ability to work under pressure, independently or as part of a team and on own initiative to carry out the enforcement role.
• Excellent communication skills are required both written and spoken
• Be confident in your abilities to line manage a team, be approachable and assertive with decision making
• Will be physically fit as you may be required to carry our foot patrol for prolonged periods.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Lacy Dixon 01227862276 or Lacy.Dixon@canterbury.gov.uk

Application closing 18th April 2021