Full Time, Permanent
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic, front-line service that works every day to make Bristol a safer, cleaner, and better place for people to live and work in? If you enjoy a challenge and are determined to make a difference to people’s lives, then joining our Neighbourhood Enforcement Team could be the right move for you.
Our Neighbourhood Enforcement Team deals with a broad range of important matters which includes tackling noise and other forms of nuisance, ensuring that Bristol’s licensed premises run smoothly, its highways remain free of obstructions, and that robust and timely action is taken to address environmental crime.
We are looking for someone to join the team who is passionate about making a difference, and who has the confidence to deliver actions designed to tackle the diverse range of issues that Bristol experiences. Although your background may not be in enforcement, we are keen to hear from you if you feel you can demonstrate the relevant skills and are passionate about the role.
As a Neighbourhood Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for investigating problems and for using a suite of enforcement powers and tools to find solutions to them. To do so successfully you will need to understand and apply relevant legislation and be able to navigate potentially confrontational and challenging circumstances and conversations.
Your role will also involve:
Please note that the role will sometimes involve working early mornings, evenings, and some weekends, and you will be required to work a minimum of 60 hours a year out of hours with late nights on Friday and Saturday (approximately eight weekends a year) to conduct noise assessments and licensed premise visits.
The Neighbourhood Enforcement Team works closely with many other council services such as highways, housing, licensing, Clean Streets, and more, as well as residents, resident groups, police, business, and the council’s environment enforcement contractor. You will have plenty of opportunity for shadowing colleagues, for learning and development, and will be part of a supportive and high performing team.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our role’s hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you will receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you will be working in a supportive environment where you will have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Interviews for the role will be held week commencing 4th September.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Team Leader Christopher Swinscoe on 07775 026303 or email christopher.swinscoe@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
