Salary: £32,155 - £35,026 per annum
Grade: 6
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Portway Depot, Andover
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a visible difference in your local community? Do you enjoy solving problems, investigating issues and working with people?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful Environmental Services Enforcement Team. As an Environmental Services Officer, you will play a vital role in tackling environmental crime across the borough, helping to maintain clean, attractive neighbourhoods for our residents, visitors and businesses.
At Test Valley, we take a proactive approach to environmental enforcement and have a zero-tolerance stance on offences such as fly-tipping, littering and abandoned vehicles. We are looking for a motivated, organised and resilient individual who thrives in a varied and rewarding role and can work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
About The Role
As an Environmental Services Officer, you will:
- Respond to reports of environmental crime and carry out site visits and inspections across the borough
- Gather evidence and prepare case files for prosecution
- Conduct interviews and engage with members of the public, businesses and partner organisations
This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will receive training and support to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence, enabling you to build a rewarding career in environmental enforcement.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be confident dealing with challenging situations and difficult conversations
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be organised, methodical and able to manage your own workload
- Demonstrate a high standard of customer care
- Be competent in using Microsoft Office applications
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Experience in enforcement, investigations or a customer-facing role would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues. In addition, we provide:
- A strong commitment to work-life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Professional training and career progression
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and events
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture
- The opportunity to make a real difference to local communities
We are a progressive employer with strong leadership values and behaviours. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Application Closes: Monday 07 September 2026
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Contact Details:
Test Valley Borough Council Recruitment Team
