Environmental Compliance Officer

Job Introduction

Interviews: To be confirmed

Hours: 37

Rutland County Council are seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure the safe and legally compliant running of the Council’s waste sites, and to carry out education and enforcement activities across the county.

About the role
The Environmental Compliance Officer is a hands-on role working as part of a small team. You will be working alongside external contractors and local residents to ensure the safe, efficient and legally compliant delivery of the Council’s environmental services.

The role includes working on site at the Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) as the Technically Competent Manager, providing supervision to the external contractor to ensure their operations fully meet the conditions of the Environment Agency permits. The role also covers all areas of environmental enforcement – from providing education and supporting local residents, to carrying out formal enforcement action.

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

About you

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Enjoy a hands-on role in a small team
• Can-do attitude with good communication and organisational skills
• Enjoy working with a wide range of people
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word
• Have an interest in waste management and the environment

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emily Frikha, Principal Operations Manager,@ efrikha@rutland.gov.uk

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page

Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.