5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Senior Public Protection Officer plays a leading role in the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused enforcement and compliance service within the Public Protection function.
• The postholder is responsible for managing complex casework, providing technical leadership in defined areas, and driving forward service improvement through robust project management.
• This role requires collaboration with key stakeholders and partners to ensure public protection objectives are met effectively and efficiently.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Lead on specialist enforcement, compliance and project work within designated areas of Public Protection.
• Act as a technical lead, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Manage and progress enforcement cases, ensuring legal compliance and the successful resolution of cases, including prosecutions where appropriate.
• Support the management team by contributing to policy development, performance monitoring, and service delivery improvements.
• Represent the service at meetings with internal and external stakeholders, committees, forums, and working groups.
• Foster strong partnership working with local businesses, residents, agencies, and other council departments.
• Mentor and support colleagues, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Lead and manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with financial, health and safety, and data protection procedures.
• Contribute to the delivery of service and corporate performance targets.
Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary enforcement programmes and public protection workstreams.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects and achieving legal compliance through to prosecution.
• Strong ability to work with members, stakeholders, residents, and external organisations.
• Knowledge and experience of the democratic process, including preparing reports for committees and working groups.
• Effective use of ICT systems including MS Office applications, GIS, mobile apps and tools.
• Experience with procurement and audit-compliant record-keeping.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including outside normal office hours as required.
• High level of communication skills, including influencing and negotiation.
• Commitment to service improvement and transformation.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 30/05/2025 @12:00.
• A current full driving licence is required.
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