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£29,540 - £31,022
About the role
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and improving the places where people live, work and visit?
We’re looking for a motivated Greenspace & Environment Enforcement Officer to join our Greenspace Action Team at Kirklees Council. You’ll play a vital front‑line role in tackling environmental anti‑social behaviour, helping to keep our neighbourhoods safe, clean and welcoming for everyone.
This is a varied and people‑focused role where no two days are the same. You’ll work directly with residents, businesses and partner organisations, using engagement, education and enforcement to drive positive behavioural change across our communities.
What you’ll be doing
What we’re looking for
You’ll be confident, resilient and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You’ll know when to take an educational approach and when firm enforcement is required.
You’ll also need:
Why work for Kirklees?
You’ll be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team making a real difference to the borough. In return, we offer:
Equality, inclusion and safeguarding
We adopt a name‑blind recruitment approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not see personal details until shortlisting decisions are made.
We welcome applications from people with all differing abilities. If you need support with your application or require information in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team:
This role is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent appointment and will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sabina Arshad 01484 221000.
27 May 2026, 11:55 PM
This vacancy is closed to applications.