Environmental Compliance Officer

Rutland County Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health, wellbeing and work-lifebalance

Job summary

Rutland County Council seeks an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure safe, legally compliant waste-site operations and to engage in education and enforcement across the county.

The role involves hands-on work on site with HWRCs as the Technically Competent Manager, supervising contractors and ensuring permit conditions are met. A full driving licence is required to travel across the county.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent is required.
• Hands-on role in a small team suited to a practical, delivery-focused environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Willingness to work with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, legally compliant operation of the Council’s waste sites.
• Supervise external contractor to meet Environment Agency permits.
• Carry out education and enforcement activities across the county.

Skills

communication

organisational skills

can-do attitude

teamwork

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Interviews: To be confirmed

Hours:37

Rutland County Council are seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure the safe and legally compliant running of the Council's waste sites, and to carry out education and enforcement activities across the county.

About the role

The Environmental Compliance Officer is a hands-on role working as part of a small team. You will be working alongside external contractors and local residents to ensure the safe, efficient and legally compliant delivery of the Council's environmental services.

The role includes working on site at the Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) as the Technically Competent Manager, providing supervision to the external contractor to ensure their operations fully meet the conditions of the Environment Agency permits. The role also covers all areas of environmental enforcement - from providing education and supporting local residents, to carrying out formal enforcement action.

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

About you

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Enjoy a hands-on role in a small team
• Can-do attitude with good communication and organisational skills
• Enjoy working with a wide range of people
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word
• Have an interest in waste management and the environment

Our benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

Our Values

Our values - Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference - guide everything we do. We're looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.