Agriculture Regulatory Inspection Officers - 20332
5
North West
Penrith , Preston
Lutra House, Ghyll Mount
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£28,785 pro-rata
Do you have a good knowledge of agriculture or other regulation in England and want to improve our natural environment? Would you like to be at the forefront of agricultural change? This is an exciting opportunity as we are recruiting a number of new officers to undertake regulatory inspections of farms.
Agricultural practices can cause significant and chronic pollution to our precious water environment, including our Protected Areas. In particular these can be caused by leaks of slurry and silage effluent, and other materials, stored and spread on farms.
We are looking for dynamic individuals ideally with experience and understanding of agriculture, or other regulatory activity, to work with farmers to increase their levels of compliance with existing environmental regulations. This will help safeguard and improve the future environment.
This is a specialist role where you will be required to:
• carry out targeted farm visits
• engage with farmers to influence them to change their practice, which may involve difficult conversations
• collect and report on data and findings
• be willing to undertake regulatory enforcement action when needed, prosecutions and the serving of notices
Many are transferrable skills and training will be provided.
Agricultural practices can cause significant and chronic pollution to our precious water environment, including our Protected Areas. In particular these can be caused by leaks of slurry and silage effluent, and other materials, stored and spread on farms.
We are looking for dynamic individuals ideally with experience and understanding of agriculture, or other regulatory activity, to work with farmers to increase their levels of compliance with existing environmental regulations. This will help safeguard and improve the future environment.
This is a specialist role where you will be required to:
• carry out targeted farm visits
• engage with farmers to influence them to change their practice, which may involve difficult conversations
• collect and report on data and findings
• be willing to undertake regulatory enforcement action when needed, prosecutions and the serving of notices
Many are transferrable skills and training will be provided.
As a team member in one of the Environment Agency’s Area Land and Water teams, based at various locations in England, you will be trained to carry out targeted farm visits to help improve farmer behaviours with respect to their local environment. You will be part of an operational team that is integral to delivering real environmental improvements.
The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife and support sustainable development.
The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife and support sustainable development.
We are looking for applicants who have been educated in agriculture and/or experience of working on farms or with farmers or have a general regulatory background. Many are transferrable skills and the following are desirable:
• an understanding of the general complexities and challenges of working farms
• excellent communication skills
• an ability to have challenging conversations
• knowledge of the ‘Silage Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil regulations’ and the ‘Farming Rules for Water
Full training will be given on legal requirements and enforcement powers.
You must have:
• a full UK driving licence
• basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel)
We welcome applications for part-time hours to support flexible working. However, this role will involve a 2 month training period following appointment during which successful applicants will be required to work full-time hours.
• an understanding of the general complexities and challenges of working farms
• excellent communication skills
• an ability to have challenging conversations
• knowledge of the ‘Silage Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil regulations’ and the ‘Farming Rules for Water
Full training will be given on legal requirements and enforcement powers.
You must have:
• a full UK driving licence
• basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel)
We welcome applications for part-time hours to support flexible working. However, this role will involve a 2 month training period following appointment during which successful applicants will be required to work full-time hours.
These roles will be based at either Preston or Penrith. Please let us know where you would prefer to be based.
The posts are initially a fixed term contract until the end of March 2023. They have the potential to become permanent, but this is subject to future funding and is not guaranteed.
Vehicle transport will be provided to allow site visits.
As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation and religion.
For enquires please contact natalie.walsh@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be hosted by video in early 2022.
The posts are initially a fixed term contract until the end of March 2023. They have the potential to become permanent, but this is subject to future funding and is not guaranteed.
Vehicle transport will be provided to allow site visits.
As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation and religion.
For enquires please contact natalie.walsh@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be hosted by video in early 2022.
12/12/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
End March 2023
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Giving a specific example of a piece of work you have delivered, describe how you prioritised your workload and how you met the final deadline.
• What was the work and timelines you were working to?
• Did you experience any setbacks and if so, what effect did this have?
• What was the outcome?
Giving a specific example of a piece of work you have delivered, describe how you prioritised your workload and how you met the final deadline.
• What was the work and timelines you were working to?
• Did you experience any setbacks and if so, what effect did this have?
• What was the outcome?
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Making sure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others.
Please provide an example of where you have had to consider health and safety in a work situation and explain what you had to do.
Please provide an example of where you have had to consider health and safety in a work situation and explain what you had to do.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing
Please give an example of a time when you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation:
• How did you realise this was necessary?
• How did you adapt your approach from your normal style?
• What was the outcome?
Please give an example of a time when you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation:
• How did you realise this was necessary?
• How did you adapt your approach from your normal style?
• What was the outcome?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please provide an example of when you have had o make a timely decision.
What was the outcome?
What did you learn from that situation?
Please provide an example of when you have had o make a timely decision.
What was the outcome?
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If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.