Waste Enforcement Team Leader

Amtivo Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend bonus

Annual leave increases with service

Group Insurance

Death in Service

Company Pension

Training & development

Food & drinks at Dublin Office

Job summary

Amtivo Group is seeking a Waste Enforcement Team Leader to lead a Dublin-based team delivering inspections, investigations and enforcement activities across Ireland. You will drive compliance, coordinate workloads and maintain high standards in reporting and client relations.

The role focuses on environmental compliance, enforcement processes and staff development, offering opportunities to influence service delivery and environmental outcomes nationwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Sciences (Level 8+ or higher) or equivalent investigative experience.
• Proven experience in waste enforcement or environmental compliance.
• Experience leading, supervising or coordinating a team.
• Strong knowledge of waste legislation, inspection processes and enforcement procedures.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions and provide proportionate enforcement recommendations.
• Holder of a full, clean Category B driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team delivering waste inspections, investigations, audits and enforcement activities.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet service targets.
• Oversee enforcement cases with robust, accurate, legally compliant reporting.
• Review reports and investigation outcomes to maintain high standards.
• Build relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
• Provide operational updates and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and development of team members.
• Foster continuous improvement, high performance and professional excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Environmental Sciences (Level 8+)

Job description

Waste Enforcement Team Leader

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• Location: Dublin and client sites across Ireland as required
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: Circa €50,000 per annum

Benefits:

• Eligible for a 5% bonus, subject to the applicable company bonus scheme and performance criteria.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend 1K bonus
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Group Insurance
• Death in Service provision
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Training and development opportunities
• Fully complimentary food and drinks at Dublin Office

Lead the way in environmental compliance and waste enforcement

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Waste Enforcement Team Leader to join our growing Waste Enforcement Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental enforcement professional with leadership experience who is passionate about protecting the environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality services to clients.

In this role, you will lead a team responsible for inspections, investigations and enforcement activities relating to waste management and environmental compliance. You will play a key role in driving operational performance, supporting team development and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Waste Enforcement Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and coordinate a team delivering waste inspections, investigations, audits and enforcement activities.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to ensure resources are effectively allocated and service targets are achieved.
• Oversee enforcement cases, ensuring evidence gathering, reporting and recommendations are robust, accurate and legally compliant.
• Review reports, case files and investigation outcomes to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Provide operational updates, performance reporting and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, high performance and professional excellence.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A degree in Environmental Sciences or a related discipline (Level 8 qualification or above), and/or significant relevant investigative experience.
• Proven experience within waste enforcement, environmental compliance, regulatory enforcement or a similar investigative environment.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or coordinating a team.
• Strong knowledge of waste legislation, inspection processes, evidence gathering and enforcement procedures.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to make sound decisions and provide proportionate enforcement recommendations.
• A full, clean Category B driving licence.

Why Join Us?

In return, we offer a competitive package including:

• Salary of circa €50,000 per annum
• 5% annual bonus opportunity (subject to company scheme and performance criteria)
• Company pension scheme
• Group insurance
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with service
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

About The Role

This is a varied and rewarding leadership position where you’ll be responsible for ensuring enforcement activities are delivered safely, effectively and in line with legal and client requirements. You’ll have the opportunity to influence service delivery, develop team capability and contribute to positive environmental outcomes across Ireland.

If you’re an experienced environmental enforcement professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

At Amtivo, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

At Amtivo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where authenticity thrives. We believe that true collaboration stems from valuing every individual’s unique perspective and experience. Our commitment to agility empowers us to adapt and innovate, driving superior performance. Amtivo Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to provide individual feedback. We aim to contact applicants within 14 days if selected for interview.