Role Summary & Benefits

Care about our local area, annoyed by people dumping waste? We are looking for a multi-tasking Enforcement Officer to work in the Environmental Protection team.  If you like to be kept busy, then this is the job for you. Focusing on the enforcement of waste, dog control and enviro-crime, you should be prepared to get your hands dirty and, on any day, you could be searching fly tipped waste, collecting stray dogs or issuing legal notices to those found committing environmental offences. Investigation skills are key to this role, including desk-based investigations, so if you are a keen to tackle local environmental issues and make Plymouth a place to be proud to live in, then apply now.

You should have excellent investigative and communications skills and relevant experience in an enforcement-based role with good attention to detail. You must be physically fit, able to climb ladders and hold a full driving licence.

Plymouth is a spectacular waterfront city which has a huge amount to offer, including an unrivalled lifestyle with its amazing green spaces, stunning waterfront and close proximity to some of the best beaches and landscapes in the UK, as well as all the advantages of a vibrant urban culture of a big city.

Plymouth City Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Service work together with Public Health specialists focused on improving health inequalities in the city.

Working for Plymouth City Council offers the following benefits:

• Flexible working: a flexi-time scheme which enables you to enjoy a good work/life balance
• Annual leave: up to 26 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 31 days after five years’ continuous service
• Development opportunities: we’re committed to supporting continued learning and development and offer a range of programmes and resources to all our employees
• Local Government Pension Scheme: one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK which offers attractive employer contributions
• Employee discounts: You can take advantage of a range discounts

Plymouth is located in the heart of the South West and boasts affordable living, stunning scenery and historic landmarks. Britain’s Oceans City, Plymouth is a great place to live, work and play.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Nicola Horne, Head of Environmental Protection &Taxis on 01752 304556 or email nicola.horne@plymouth.gov.uk.

Closing date:  Wednesday 5 November 2025

Anticipated interview date: Friday 14 November 2025

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