Environmental Services Officer

Full TimePermanentAndoverPosted 18 hours ago£32,155.20 - £35,026.92 £ / YearCloses: 8 September 2026 Website Test Valley Borough Council Environmental Services Officer Salary: £32,155 – £35,026 per annum Grade: 6 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Portway Depot, Andover Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a visible difference in your local community? Do you enjoy solving problems, investigating issues and working with people? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful Environmental Services Enforcement Team. As an Environmental Services Officer, you will play a vital role in tackling environmental crime across the borough, helping to maintain clean, attractive neighbourhoods for our residents, visitors and businesses. At Test Valley, we take a proactive approach to environmental enforcement and have a zero-tolerance stance on offences such as fly-tipping, littering and abandoned vehicles. We are looking for a motivated, organised and resilient individual who thrives in a varied and rewarding role and can work both independently and as part of a supportive team. About The Role As an Environmental Services Officer, you will: Respond to reports of environmental crime and carry out site visits and inspections across the borough. Gather evidence and prepare case files for prosecution. Conduct interviews and engage with members of the public, businesses and partner organisations. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will receive training and support to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence, enabling you to build a rewarding career in environmental enforcement. About You To be successful in this role, you will: Be confident dealing with challenging situations and difficult conversations. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Be organised, methodical and able to manage your own workload. Demonstrate a high standard of customer care. Be competent in using Microsoft Office applications. Hold a full UK driving licence. Experience in enforcement, investigations or a customer-facing role would be advantageous, although full training will be provided. What we offer Benefits We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic and supportive colleagues. In addition, we provide: A strong commitment to work-life balance. Learning and development opportunities. Professional training and career progression. Employee wellbeing initiatives and events. A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture. The opportunity to make a real difference to local communities. We are a progressive employer with strong leadership values and behaviours. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Interested? If you have the skills, enthusiasm and commitment we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Informal discussion For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Wykes, Environmental Services Manager (Technical) on 01264 368370. Application Closes: Tuesday 08 September 2026 To apply for this job please visit ce0529li.webitrent.com.