Vacancy ID: 271296
Employment Location: Gateshead Civic Centre/Flexible Working
Post Number: P546347
Number of posts: 1
Date Posted: 27 Oct
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen to be part of a new team tackling environmental anti-social behaviour and crime in Gateshead, including fly-tipping and waste issues, littering and graffiti. The team will investigate environmental ASB, visit affected areas, identify causes, those responsible and take action. They will provide advice, support and take enforcement action. The role will involve:
1. Organising and supervising the work of the team.
2. Carrying out in-depth investigations.
3. Supporting team members in taking enforcement action.
4. Developing and implementing projects, procedures and new systems as needed.
5. Liaising with others to help solve problems.
6. Providing professional advice and reports about environmental ASB and crime to management.
7. Assisting with team member recruitment, training and development.
A Bit About Gateshead Council
We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector-leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
What’s in it for You?
Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights:
* Competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
* Outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
* Generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave (plus 2 statutory days) for new employees, rising to 30 days (plus 2 statutory days) after 5 years continuous local government service.
* Opportunity to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
* Participation in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
* Access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and the ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
* Various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell.
Knowledge and Experience Required
You must have knowledge and experience of:
1. Understanding the underlying causes of Environmental ASB and the informal resolutions available.
2. Detailed knowledge of the legislation, tools, powers and the associated statutory guidance that is available to tackle environmental antisocial behaviour and crime.
3. Knowledge of the Council’s duties in respect of Environmental ASB, of Safeguarding and of data protection.
4. Experience of working in a role tackling environmental ASB, in supporting those affected and engaging with those responsible.
5. Taking relevant forms of enforcement action.
6. Supervising and supporting the work of others, including coaching/mentoring and performance management.
7. Working with in-house colleagues and external agencies to solve environmental ASB and environmental crime-related problems.
8. Well-developed planning, organisational, communication and customer service skills.
9. Analytical skills to investigate and interpret information, draw conclusions and make recommendations for action.
10. Project leadership/design and management/improvement of systems of work.
Qualifications Required
You must have the following qualifications:
1. Degree or an equivalent qualification, such as Level 6 diploma, award or NVQ.
2. Current driving licence, or means to mobility support.
It’s Time to Apply!
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please call Anna Tankerville on 0191 433 2358.
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