Compliance Officer
We would like to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Officer with experience in enforcement, ideally environmental crime enforcement, to join a multi-skilled, Compliance Team. The team regulates a diverse range of disciplines including: environmental crime, anti-social behaviour, public health, food safety, health and safety, licensing, planning, private sector housing and environmental control. Your role will be to deliver regulatory services in relation to environmental crime and anti-social behaviour.
What’s in it for you?
We are a diverse organisation, delivering a wide range of services and employing people with a broad range of skills. We want to attract the best staff, so we offer excellent benefits, including: a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. We also provide health and wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance programme and staff discounts off a range of well-known high street shops and supermarkets.
On a typical day, you would:
- Investigate allegations of fly tipping;
- Patrol Guildford Town Centre to deter and redress anti-social behaviour;
- Respond to reports of abandoned vehicles;
- Respond to Unauthorised Encampments; and
- Serve legal notices and prepare case files for prosecution.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people;
- Excellent ability to de-escalate and diffuse conflict;
- The ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team;
- Excellent organisational and case management skills;
- Good knowledge and practical experience of applying environmental and anti-social behaviour law;
- Curiosity, tenacity and a problem-solving mindset;
- The ability to adapt to change and use initiative; and
- The ability to devise, learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
- Have a full UK driving licence.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dympna Sanders, Compliance Lead on Tel. 07920 711831 or by Email: dympna.sanders@guildford.gov.uk.
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.