Fisheries Enforcement Investigator

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Annual leave 28–33 days

Professional development

Health and wellbeing benefits

Wellbeing hour weekly

Job summary

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru is seeking an Enforcement Officer to protect Wales' rivers, fisheries and water environment. You will lead investigations, gather evidence, undertake surveillance and respond to incidents across Wales, including court appearances where needed.

The role involves travel, patrols and occasional evenings or weekend work, with a hybrid working pattern and a UK driving license essential. This is a challenging yet rewarding position for someone passionate about environmental

Qualifications

• Knowledge of key legislative regimes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulated business and the public, and influence stakeholders.
• Comfortable dealing with challenging situations and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Take appropriate actions to collect evidence for enforcement purposes, in accordance with defined procedures.
• Provide enforcement support to the wider organisation.
• Deliver and support surveillance operations.
• Provide opinion and advice on enforcement procedures, evidence gathering and warrant applications, in line with current policies and legislation, to enable NRW to take appropriate action as per its enforcement and prosecution policy.
• Coach and develop team members on new and existing enforcement policies, procedures and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Liaise with other internal teams and external organisations, to establish sources of intelligence and to collate and share advice and information so that all parties possess the necessary information to perform and deliver their work.
• Attend court to represent and give evidence on behalf of the organisation to secure appropriate enforcement action in line with NRW's enforcement policies.
• Respond to incidents and complaints.
• Contribute to a positive health, safety and well-being culture.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Required to take part in incident response activities.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Conflict management

Job description

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru is seeking an Enforcement Officer to protect Wales' rivers, fisheries and water environment. You will lead investigations, gather evidence, undertake surveillance and respond to incidents across Wales, including court appearances where needed.

The role involves travel, patrols and occasional evenings or weekend work, with a hybrid working pattern and a UK driving license essential. This is a challenging yet rewarding position for someone passionate about environmental