Environmental Enforcement Officer

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pension

Flexible Working

Specialist Enforcement Skills

Career Progression

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to join a leading local authority. This field-based role covers multiple locations across the district, focusing on enforcing environmental legislation and addressing issues such as waste crime and fly tipping.

You will investigate reports, serve notices, collect evidence for enforcement, and support prosecutions, with a strong emphasis on community safety and environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Environmental Health, Waste Regulation, Criminal Investigation, or related field.
• Proven enforcement experience in regulatory or legal environments with knowledge of environmental legislation.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of environmental offences and collect evidence for enforcement.
• Enforce waste-related legislation, including fly tipping, littering and illegal waste treatment.
• Prepare, serve and manage notices, including fixed penalty notices.
• Conduct site visits, supervise remedial actions and seize evidence safely.
• Lead enforcement cases and provide expert evidence in court.

Skills

Enforcement experience

Evidence gathering

Regulatory knowledge

Legal process understanding

Education

Degree or higher in Environmental Health, Waste Regulation, Criminal Investigation, or related field

Tools

IT systems

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for an Environmental Enforcement Officer to join a leading local authority in their environmental services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and dedicated professional to contribute to the enforcement of environmental legislation and improve the quality of life within the district. Based in a flexible, mobile role, you will work across various locations, ensuring compliance and tackling issues such as waste crime, fly tipping, and illegal waste management. This role offers the chance to make a tangible environmental impact while working within a supportive team environment committed to community safety and sustainability.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties as the Environmental Enforcement Officer will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:Investigate reports and allegations of environmental offences, collecting evidence for enforcement and prosecution purposes.Enforce legislation related to waste crimes, including fly tipping, littering, illegal waste treatment, and nuisance incidents.Prepare, serve, and manage notices, including fixed penalty notices, ensuring legal compliance.Conduct site visits, supervise remedial actions, and seize evidence such as hazardous materials, adhering to safety protocols.As the Environmental Enforcement Officer, you will act as the lead investigator in enforcement cases and provide expert evidence in court proceedings.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Environmental Enforcement Officer we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:A Degree or higher level in Environmental Health, Waste Regulation, Criminal Investigation, or a related field.Proven experience of enforcement work within a regulatory or legal environment, with knowledge of environmental legislation.Demonstrable understanding of legal and technical aspects of enforcement, including evidence gathering and legal processes.Ability to interpret technical information related to waste crimes and use IT systems to generate reports and manage cases.As the Environmental Enforcement Officer, you will possess a full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive pension scheme and flexible working options
• Opportunity to develop specialist enforcement skills
• Supportive team environment and career progression
• Contribute directly to environmental protection and community wellbeing

Key Words

Environmental Enforcement / Waste Crime / Legislation / Evidence Gathering / Prosecution / Community Safety / Environmental Legislation / Enforcement Officer / Legal Compliance / Field Work / Regulatory Systems / Health & Safety

Equal Opportunities and Recruitment

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.