Job Introduction
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Enforcement Officer to join our Public Health and Protection team within the Environmental Health Service.
We help individuals and communities to stay safe and well by protecting them from threats to their health and wellbeing, as well as improving their quality of life.
You’ll be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people whilst investigating complaints and resolving issues through negotiation and the use of appropriate enforcement powers.
Role Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints of vermin, rubbish, defective drainage, filthy premises and any other conditions which may be prejudicial to health or a nuisance.
- Investigate outbreaks of infectious disease by completing questionnaires and gathering information.
- Facilitate public heath funerals under the Public Health Act 1984 where the next of kin cannot be found.
- Work with city residents and partner agencies to deliver improved services to prevent and reduce public health issues. This will include understanding and working empathically with people through difficult and complex situations.
- Collect evidence in accordance with legislative provisions.
- A valid UK driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle
Ideal Candidate
- Have a broad knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and associated rules and procedures.
- Transferable skills from a previous enforcement post.
- A team player who can work collaboratively to achieve shared goals and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, effectively manage their caseload and take initiative.
About The Company
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.