Agriculture Regulatory Inspection Officer – West Midlands - 32299

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Inspect farms, enforce environmental regulations, and engage farmers in West Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

  • farm inspections
  • data collection
  • reporting
  • farmer engagement

Tasks

-carry out targeted farm inspections -collect data and produce reports on findings -engage with farmers to influence them to change their practice, which may involve difficult conversations

Requirements

  • driving licence
  • it skills
  • microsoft office
  • communication
  • enforcement
  • farm experience

What You Bring

-be willing to undertake regulatory enforcement action when needed, including prosecutions and the serving of notices -excellent communication and influencing skills -an ability to have challenging conversations -an understanding of the complexities and challenges of working UK farms -a full UK driving licence -experience of working with farmers, on UK farms, the agriculture sector or other regulation -An understanding and willingness to undertake enforcement action where necessary -IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel), be comfortable using an iPad and a laptop on a daily basis, and be able to input inspection findings into systems.

The Company

About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

Sector Specialisms

Flood management

Waste management

Land pollution regulation

Water pollution regulation

Conservation

Water resources management

Inland rivers management

Estuaries management

Harbours management

Water abstraction licensing

Drinking water supply

Artificial irrigation

Hydro-electricity generation

Environmental regulation

Air quality regulation

Land quality regulation

Water quality regulation

Pollution incident response

Hazardous waste management

Fisheries regulation

Biodiversity management

Habitat restoration

Emergency response

Climate emergency adaptation

Sustainable development

Interview Process

-interviews will be hosted week commencing 15th december.