Enforcement Officer

Honeycomb is delighted to be working with a large public sector organisation to recruit an Enforcement Officer based in Newtownabbey.

The Role

As an Enforcement Officer, you'll play a vital role in protecting the local environment, promoting animal welfare, and keeping our communities safe and clean. This position involves investigating complaints, enforcing legislation, and engaging with the public through proactive enforcement, community engagement and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce environmental legislation relating to littering, fly-tipping, dog fouling, graffiti and fly-posting.
• Investigate complaints and issue fixed penalty notices or recommend legal action where appropriate.
• Carry out patrols to detect, prevent and address environmental offences.
• Enforce dog control legislation, investigating unlicensed dogs, straying and dog attacks.
• Respond to out-of-hours incidents involving stray dogs, dog attacks and livestock worrying.
• Support animal welfare investigations and carry out inspections of dog breeding establishments.
• Conduct inspections and enforce smoke-free legislation in premises.
• Investigate abandoned vehicles and assist with their removal.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices, gather evidence and compile reports for potential prosecution.
• Prepare for and attend court, including presenting evidence and liaising with legal representatives.
• Maintain accurate records, case files and enforcement documentation.
• Provide advice and guidance to the public on environmental issues, dog ownership and relevant legislation.
• Develop and support community education campaigns promoting environmental awareness and responsible behaviour.
• Work independently in outdoor environments, respond to operational demands and support Council events and emergency response activities.

The Person

The successful candidate will be experienced in enforcing legislation and dealing extensively with the public. In addition, you will meet the below essential criteria.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSEs grades A-C or equivalent, including English and Maths
• 6 months of relevant experience including the preparation of reports, and dealing with the public
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• A working knowledge of current legislation relevant to the post

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant third level qualification
• Experience of enforcing legislation
• Experience of giving evidence in Court
• Experience in working with dogs in a professional capacity

The Package and Benefits

• Temporary until the end of January 2027
• Immediate start, based in Newtownabbey
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, plus 1 Saturday in every 4 (a day off in Lieu during the week will be provided)
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large public sector organisation.
• Hourly rate of £17.45

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Ashlea Parte for more information.

Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note that we are currently receiving an exceptionally high volume of applications and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to this volume, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.