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Job Title: Trainee Inspection and Enforcement Officer 

Salary Range-  Scale 5 – 6  £28,224 - £36,936

Permanent, Full Time

Objective of role  

We are looking to recruit three enthusiastic trainee Inspectors/Inspectors (according to experience), within our Inspection and Enforcement team.

 About the role 

The roles will be predominantly working on Street Works/NRSWA inspections and associated work, but officers will be fully trained to conduct programmed highways inspections and highways enforcement and enforcement of waste management legislation, along with other tasks. 

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Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Confidence in using computer systems including MS Office software are essential, as is the ability to deal sensitively with residents, councilors, utility companies and other statutory bodies with the highest standard of customer care in potentially confrontational situations.

You must be assertive with good people skills and have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.

You must have the ability to gain knowledge of the following:

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, the Traffic Management Act 2004; the Control of Pollution Act 1974; the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978; the Environmental Protection Act 1990; The Highways Act 1980; The Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 1990; the Town and Country Planning Act; the London Local Authorities Act and Borough Byelaws 

Whether you are at the beginning of your working life or want to retrain, if this sounds like an opportunity for you keep scrolling! 

Recruitment Timeline 

Closing Date:  Wednesday 28^th August  2024 (23:59)

Shortlisting Date: W/C 2^nd September 2024 

Interview Date: TBC  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.  

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