Team Leader – Environment Officers

Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing public spaces? We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and proactive Team Leader to manage our Environment Officers team. This role is key in ensuring that the Isle of Wight remains a safe, clean and attractive place for both residents and visitors.

In this role, you will oversee the management of a small but very busy team of Environment Officers who enforce Public Space Protection Orders, issue fixed penalty notices, conduct area inspections, and enforce environmental regulations to ensure a safe and well-kept environment on the Isle of Wight. In addition to inspections, you will enforce environmental regulations to address issues such as littering, fly-tipping, graffiti, and dog fouling. Your efforts will help reduce these nuisances and promote a cleaner, healthier environment. You will also work closely with other departments and stakeholders, including town and parish councils, to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

If you are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and public spaces and have the skills and experience to lead a team effectively, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to protect and enhance the Public Realm on the Isle of Wight.

Join #TeamIWC and you will receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly. If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.