Civil Sanctions Enforcement Manager

Animal and Plant Health Agency; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days leave (increases with service)

Learning & development opportunities

Staff discounts

Volunteer leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Animal and Plant Health Agency in the United Kingdom seeks a candidate to analyse complex information and help shape proportionate enforcement decisions in a regulatory environment.

You will work with a range of stakeholders, briefing senior management on complex matters, and contribute to a diverse, inclusive workplace with extensive learning opportunities and civil service pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a regulatory or enforcement environment and an understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) requirements.
• Experience of large-scale cases of non-compliance and ability to provide credible advice on complex regulatory cases.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to practical situations with sound judgement and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to communicate and engage with a wide range of people, influencing outcomes, with strong written and presentation skills to brief senior management.
• Experience of line management with teamwork skills and ability to make sound judgements under tight timescales, with effective planning.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage conflicting priorities while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Proficient in the use of a variety of IT tools.
• Understanding of Ivory, CITES, Plant or Animal Health processes and work areas.

Skills

PACE/CPIA/RIPA knowledge

Large-scale non-compliance cases

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Line management

Self-management under pressure

IT tools proficiency

Ivory/CITES/Plant/Animal Health know‑h

Job description

Do you enjoy analysing complex information to reach fair, proportionate and effective enforcement decisions?

Can you bring people together to tackle non-compliance and help shape a consistent approach to civil sanctions?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Person specification

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Experience of working within a regulatory or enforcement environment and an understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) legislative requirements
• Experience of large-scale cases of non-compliance. Ability to make proportionate enforcement decisions and provide credible advice on complex regulatory cases
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to practical situations; using sound judgement and analytical capabilities
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with a wide range of people, influencing desired outcomes where appropriate, with strong written and presentation skills to brief senior management on complex issues in a clear and concise manner
• Experience of line management with strong team working skills with the ability to make sound judgements, often to tight timescales, through highly effective planning and prioritisation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as responding to conflicting priorities and knowing when to seek guidance
• Proficient in the use of a variety of IT tools
• An understanding of Ivory, CITES, Plant or Animal Health processes and work areas

Why work for APHA?

Alongside your salary of £35,895, Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes £10,398 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Further benefits offered also include:

• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
• An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
• Staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme.
• Three days special leave with pay, per year, for volunteering (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Making it work for you - With so many flexible options, most people can find a work schedule to suit their circumstances.

These are just a few of our benefits we offer.

Learning and Development

Everyone in APHA is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. When you join the Directorate, you will be welcomed into your new team through an induction programme that will provide you with helpful information on the civil service, our work and our policies. Your line manager will also work with you to establish your priorities for the year, developing a performance, learning and development plan tailored to you and your role.

In return for your dedication, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA.

Closing Date - 11.55pm on Monday 26th October 2026