Environmental Enforcement Officer

Company: Bolton Council
Apply for the Environmental Enforcement Officer
Location: Bolton
Job Description:

Grade G scp 22 £34,434 to scp 27 £38,220. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37 per week. Essential requirement: full driving licence. Interview date: 27th and 28th July. For further information, contact Colin.whitehead@bolton.gov.uk

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The Role

£34,434 – £38,220 and Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa – pay award pending.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate environmental crimes such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling.
  • Deal robustly with offenders by way of fixed penalty notices and/or court proceedings.
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of environmental legislation and prepare cases for court.

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work both in a group and independently.
  • Strong enforcement background with a desire to improve the environmental quality of Bolton.
  • Ability to cope with a demanding workload and flexible approach to working out of hours when necessary.
  • Good knowledge of environmental legislation and capability to investigate complaints and take legal action where appropriate.

About Us

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people, creating a vibrant place built on strong, cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

Benefits

We offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, and a range of employee wellbeing and support services. Employees also have access to exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts, gym membership prices, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Equal Opportunity

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex‑military personnel. For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk

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Posted: July 7th, 2026