Environmental Crime Lead Officer (RP0138)

Environmental Crime Lead Officer (RP0138)

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• Job Type: Permanent


• Job Sector: Other


• Region: South East


• Location: Council Offices, Campus East


• Salary: £41,992 to £45,089 per annum


• Salary Description: Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)


• Posted: 01/05/2026


• Recruiter: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council


• Job Ref: welhat/TP/100/430

Environmental Crime Lead Officer (RP0138)

Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance). Permanent contract. 37 hours per week (hybrid working).

We're looking for an experienced professional to become the service lead for the newly formed Enviro-crime team. The service covers all aspects of Enviro-crime including management of our Enviro-crime contractor.

Key responsibilities

The role of the Environmental Crime Lead Officer is to assist the Environmental Health Manager in undertaking proactive and reactive enforcement in relation to environmental crime such as filthy and verminous properties negatively impacting on local amenity, illegal encampments, fly grazing, vehicle and related enforcement functions. The Lead Officer has managerial responsibility for 3 street wardens and the delivery of the work programme. Work in collaboration with other services, and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council's aims and objectives.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced Enviro-crime professional with a passion for the environment and community. You'll bring excellent technical knowledge and leadership skills. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a UK driving licence and access to a car. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.

About us

We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme, an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working, free parking, access to electric pool cars, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave each year. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here My Rewards - Careers Our CORE values - Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent - underpin how we work and what we stand for.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker, Assistant Director Public Realm, ate.walker@welhat.gov.uk

Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. We recommend downloading the role profile as this will be unavailable online once the vacancy closes.

Closing date for applications is 17 May 2026

Assessment & Interview

• Remote assessment to be held on 21 May 2026


• Face to face interviews to be held on 2 June 2026

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Environmental Crime Lead Officer(RP0138)Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)Permanent contract37 hours per week (hybrid working)We're looking for an experienced professional to become the servicelead for the newly formed Enviro-crime team. The service covers all aspects of Enviro-crime including management of our Enviro-crime contractor.Key responsibilities:The role of the Environmental CrimeLead Officer is to assist the Environmental Health Manager in undertaking proactive and reactive enforcement in relation environmental crime such as filthy and verminous properties negatively impacting on local amenity, illegal encampments, fly grazing, vehicle and related enforcement functions. TheLead Officer has managerial responsibility for 3 street wardens and the delivery of the work programme. Work incollaboration with other services, and senior management to ensure that services
are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council's aims and objectives.What We're Looking For:We're seeking an experienced Enviro-crime professional with a passion for the environment and community. You'll bring excellent technical knowledge and leadership skills.This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough.You will have a UK driving licence and access to a car.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.About us:We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme, an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working, free parking, access to electric pool cars, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave each year.You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site hereMy Rewards - CareersOur CORE