Environment Officer - Land and Water at Environment Agency
Leeds, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 25

Salary

27749.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Other Industry

Description
Responsibilities

As an Environment Officer - Land & Water, you’ll join one of our frontline regulatory teams, working with businesses, farmers, landowners, and communities to protect and improve the local environment.

You will regulate activities that affect both water quality and quantity, including:

  • Water companies to ensure discharges and operations don’t harm people or the environment
  • Farms and agricultural premises of all sizes, including sites with intensive pig and poultry production
  • Abstraction licences for those taking water from rivers or groundwater for crop irrigation, cooling systems or drinking supply

You’ll carry out inspections, ensure compliance with environmental permits, and, when needed, take enforcement action. In serious cases, this could include preparing evidence for prosecution and giving evidence in court.
This is a role where you will see tangible results from your work, whether it’s preventing pollution, improving a watercourse, or protecting precious ecosystems.

You’ll also:

  • Engage directly with customers, communities, and operators
  • Travel frequently, sometimes at short notice, to inspect sites and respond to issues
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Environment Agency
  • Get involved in incident response, including out-of-hours working when required (full training provided and additional payments may apply)

All Environment Officers have a designated incident role. You’ll be trained and supported to take part in our national incident response framework, which may involve occasional out-of-hours work. Full training and additional payments apply.

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