Overview
Are you ready to take on a role that makes a real difference? We're looking for a self-motivated enforcement professional to lead on governance and assurance for investigations and enforcement activity within the water industry. You’ll maintain oversight of cases to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach.
Responsibilities
* Lead on enforcement of environmental offences and address complex and serious performance issues within the water industry.
* Governance and assurance for investigations and enforcement activity within your hub; maintain oversight of water industry cases.
* Develop and grow the enforcement community by supporting, mentoring and training colleagues; build strong internal relationships and provide excellent internal customer service.
* Provide expert technical advice on appropriate use of enforcement tools; ensure governance processes are followed and assurance activities are delivered.
* Support efficient, outcome-focused decision-making in line with policy and guidance; monitor data, analyze trends and report performance to shape priorities.
* Mentor and develop colleagues; work with senior officers to identify training needs and deliver targeted development.
* Drive continuous improvement by reviewing cases, sharing learning and embedding consistent, effective processes across the team.
* Be prepared to take on an incident role to support response to incidents or business continuity; roles may attract additional pay with training and flexible working arrangements.
Experience and Skills
* Essential – Full UK driving licence; experience of enforcement activity, including complex investigations; ability to analyse data, identify trends and tackle root causes of non-compliance; working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Environmental Permitting Regulations, Environment Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act and its Code of Practice, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act and Data Protection Act).
* Desirable – Experience contributing to strategies to detect or prevent environmental offending; understanding of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act; experience in regulation or working within the water industry.
Location and Working Pattern
You can be based from Romsey, Chichester, Worthing, Pevensey, Canterbury, Addington or Tonbridge. The role requires a minimum of 2 days per week on site or in the office.
Eligibility and Application Notes
Application information: Interviews are expected to take place w/c 20 October via MS Teams. A reserve list will be held, and candidates may be considered for similar roles. If applying from the Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. Flexible working and job-sharing are welcome; include your preferred working arrangements in your application. A Guaranteed Interview Policy supports those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
Contact
For more information, please contact regulationresourcing@environment-agency.gov.uk
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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