Officer 2, Enforcement

cyfoethnaturiolcymru; Cardiff; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Natural Resources Wales (Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru) is seeking a fisheries enforcement specialist to protect fish populations and the wider water environment across Wales. You will investigate illegal fishing activity and other offences, gather evidence, carry out surveillance, respond to incidents and support enforcement actions.

The role blends office work with field duties and may involve travel to rivers, lakes and coastal sites, with some evenings and weekends.

Mansioni

• Investigates illegal fishing activity and fisheries offences.
• Gathers evidence and conducts surveillance.
• Responds to incidents and complaints and supports enforcement actions.
• May present evidence in court to support legal proceedings.

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The role

This role is primarily focused on fisheries enforcement, helping to protect fish populations, fisheries resources and the wider water environment across Wales. The post holder investigates illegal fishing activity and other fisheries-related offences, gathers evidence, carries out surveillance, responds to incidents and complaints, and supports enforcement action where breaches of legislation are identified. While fisheries enforcement forms the majority of the role, there will also be opportunities to support wider waste enforcement investigations and operations. The role provides specialist enforcement expertise across the organisation and may involve presenting evidence in court to support legal proceedings.

About us

Team and Working Environment

The post sits within a specialist waste and fisheries enforcement team, working closely with regulatory and operational colleagues, as well as partner organisations and enforcement agencies. The role combines office-based work with regular travel and fieldwork, including patrols, inspections and investigations at rivers, lakes, coastal locations and other environmental sites. Some evening, weekend and incident response work will be required.

Position Within the Organisation

This is a specialist enforcement role within Natural Resources Wales' environmental regulation and enforcement function. The role has a particular focus on fisheries enforcement while supporting wider waste enforcement activity when required. The post holder works with colleagues across the organisation, provides specialist advice and guidance, and reports to a manager within the enforcement and regulation service.