Are you motivated to grow your career and work towards a Professional or Postgraduate Qualification? Our Graduate Programme is designed to support you to do this and make a real impact from day one. The Environmental Enforcement Team works to protect and improve the local environment. The team tackles environmental issues, supports waste and recycling initiatives, and engages with communities to maintain clean, safe and sustainable public spaces.
Are you
- Adaptable, organised, a problem solver, detail‑focused, with strong data analytical and project management skills
- Able to communicate clearly with others at all levels
What matters to you
- People – You can communicate with your peers, business partners, managers and stakeholders. You are a people person who loves helping others and can quickly build working relationships and trust.
- Welsh language – You can use and enhance your Welsh language daily through conversations with stakeholders, partners, managers, Cabinet Members and your team. You offer support to those around you to be more confident using the language.
- Future workforce – You can manage your time, prioritise tasks, produce accurate work and stay on track across different projects. You can see you are helping to make a difference to the community we live in.
- Learning – You take ownership of your work, meet deadlines and are willing to learn and develop your knowledge of the services in Carmarthenshire and the impact it has on our community.
- Challenge – No two days are the same. You love the challenge of problem solving, working on different projects, and seeing your work come to fruition.
- Digital skills – You are willing to develop your IT skills and learn industry‑specific software, helping move services into the digital era.
What we can offer you
- We will guarantee you a warm welcome to our team from the minute you start.
- A 2-year contract within our team.
- A full induction and ongoing support from your line manager and the team.
- Competitive rates of pay (Real Living Wage).
- Undertake a relevant qualification with a supportive provider.
- The right training and support to fulfil the role, including online e-learning, face to face training and shadowing.
- At the end of the fixed term contract, there may be opportunities to be appointed to a role subject to availability, suitability, and individual performance.
Recruitment process
As part of the recruitment process you will need to:
- Attend an in-person recruitment day on Thursday 9th or Friday 10th July 2026.
- If you are successful at the recruitment day you will be invited to attend an interview with the team on the 30th or 31st July 2026.
- You must be available for these dates as no alternative dates will be available.
The Welsh language is integral to the identity of Carmarthenshire and its people. If you don’t currently meet the Welsh language standard that we need for this role, we will work together on your Welsh language journey and help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this position.
Welsh language level - verbal
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
The rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations.
