Environmental Compliance Officer

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A place to belong

Professional development

Work-life balance

Generous leave

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure waste facilities operate safely, sustainably, and in line with environmental standards. You will monitor compliance, support health and safety initiatives, and engage with residents to address concerns.

Applicants should have a background in waste management or environmental enforcement and a strong grasp of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Background in waste management or environmental enforcement, compliance, operational, or contract management.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance and performance at waste facilities, conducting Duty of Care audits.
• Support quality, health and safety, and environmental monitoring with contractors.
• Respond to resident enquiries via phone, email, and in person at Household Waste Recycling Centres.
• Collaborate closely with contractors and partner organisations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct site visits to monitor compliance and operational oversight at waste management facilities.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Waste management

Contract management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Join Nottinghamshire County Council – a dedicated team committed to serving our community. We believe in creating a cleaner, greener environment for everyone. Our values are rooted in community, and we strive to make a positive impact every day.

Are you passionate about protecting the environment? As an Environmental Compliance Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our waste facilities operate smoothly and sustainably. You will monitor compliance, support health and safety initiatives, and engage with residents to address their concerns. If you have experience in waste management or transferable skills in environmental enforcement, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will:

• Monitor compliance and performance at waste facilities, conducting Duty of Care audits.
• Support quality, health and safety, and environmental monitoring with contractors.
• Respond to resident enquiries via phone, email, and in person at Household Waste Recycling Centres.
• Collaborate closely with contractors and partner organisations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct site visits to monitor compliance and operational oversight at waste management facilities.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A background in waste management or relevant experience in environmental enforcement, compliance, operational, or contract management.
• A strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance standards.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with residents and contractors.
• Embrace teamwork and collaboration, working independently and as part of a focused client team.
• Show resilience and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional development: Opportunities for training and growth to enhance your skills.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your personal commitments.
• Generous leave: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample time off.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Alex Dodd on 01159774817 or by email [e-mail].

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.