Lead Environmental Enforcement Officer - Waste & Pollution

Osborne Richardson; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is seeking an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer for an initial 3-month contract in Yorkshire. The role involves investigating waste-related offences, collecting evidence for prosecutions, and serving statutory notices.

You will conduct site visits, liaise with Police, Environment Agency and Local Authorities, and potentially work outside normal hours. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste regulation or environmental enforcement.
• Strong understanding of evidence gathering for statutory action.
• Knowledge of enforcement processes and legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate offences and collect evidence for prosecutions.
• Issue notices including fixed penalties as an authorised officer.
• Attend court/hearings to give evidence and prepare prosecutions.
• Liaise with agencies and stakeholders to enforce environmental regulations.

Skills

Environmental enforcement

Evidence gathering

Regulatory compliance

Criminal investigation

Job description

Osborne Richardson is seeking an experienced Environmental Enforcement Officer for an initial 3-month contract in Yorkshire. The role involves investigating waste-related offences, collecting evidence for prosecutions, and serving statutory notices.

You will conduct site visits, liaise with Police, Environment Agency and Local Authorities, and potentially work outside normal hours. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.