Environmental Enforcement Support Officer


Company:	Sunderland City Council
Salary:	£20,001 - £30,000
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

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.

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

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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.

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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 neighbourhoodsandnbsp;

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 safetyandnbsp;

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 Councilandrsquo;s wider Community Safety objectives.

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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

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Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.

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