Environmental Enforcement Support Officer in Sunderland

Fixed term – 12 months

Sunderland City Council has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Enforcement Support Officer to support the delivery of the Community Safety function across the city.

These roles play a vital part in protecting Sunderland’s neighbourhoods by supporting action against environmental crime, including fly-tipping and waste‑related offences that negatively impact residents and communities.

Working as part of a wider multi‑disciplinary Community Safety team, you will provide practical, on‑the‑ground support to investigations and enforcement activity, helping to ensure that environmental issues are dealt with proportionately, professionally, and effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to reports of fly‑tipping and environmental crime
• Gathering evidence, carrying out enquiries, and supporting enforcement investigations
• Working outdoors across the city in all weather conditions
• Operating Council vehicles and equipment safely and professionally
• Engaging with members of the public and partner organisations to support safer neighbourhoods

Essential requirements:

• Full driving licence with entitlement to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (Category C1)
• Ability to work a 5 over 7 rota, including evenings and weekends
• Experience in a public‑facing or operational role
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
• A proactive, problem‑solving approach and a commitment to community safety

This is a varied and rewarding role for individuals who want to make a visible difference, contribute to safer and cleaner neighbourhoods, and support the Council’s wider Community Safety objectives.

These posts are subject to DBS clearance and right to work checks.

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications should be made on‑line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

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