Principal Enforcement Officer ASB

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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

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About the Role

The Principal Enforcement Officer is responsible for leading and supervising the investigation of the most serious complex issues such as:

• Persistent Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
• Environmental crime
• Serious neighbour disputes
• Community safety issues
• Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)
• Community Trigger cases
• High-risk victims and witnesses

The role combines operational leadership, case supervision, enforcement expertise, partnership working and problem solving. Including being the area lead for Community Triggers/ASB case reviews, representing the Council at multi-agency meetings and managing projects such as implementing Public Spaces Protection Orders and area based problem solving.
Rather than simply carrying their own caseload, they are expected to ensure that other officers investigate cases properly, use legislation correctly, protect vulnerable victims, and deliver successful enforcement outcomes.
This post leads and manages the South Anti-social Behaviour Team covering Clifton, Meadows, Sneinton and St Ann's, managing four ASB Enforcement Officers
About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Hold or working towards a BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Neighbourhood Nuisance & Anti Social Behaviour Case Supervision or similar.
• Ability to use knowledge and clinically case supervise in relation to anti social behaviour, environmental crime and housing legislation. Including experience, interpretation and application of legislation.
• Experience of carrying out enforcement activities relating to both criminal and civil proceedings.
• Effectively supervise a team ensuring performance, behaviours and procedures are followed.
• A NPPV (Non-Police Personal Vetting) is required for this post

You can find the job description for this post here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Maria Summers, Principal Enforcement Officer (North), by telephone on 07970471826 or by email at [email hidden].
Closing Date: 25th October 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
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