Agriculture Regulatory Inspection Officer - Cumbria & Lancashire - 30087
Number of jobs available:
3 Region:
North West City/Town:
Penrith, Preston Building/Site:
DEFRA GRP EA GHYLL MOUNT, CA11 9BP, DEFRA GRP EA LUTRA HOUSE, PR5 8BX Grade:
Staff Grade 4 Post Type:
Permanent Role Type:
Environment & Sustainability Working Pattern:
Full Time, Part Time Salary Minimum:
£33,000 Closing Date:
12/01/2025, 23:55 hours Security checks level:
Basic Check
Do you have a good knowledge of agriculture 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 multiple Officers in our Cumbria and Lancashire Area to undertake regulatory inspections of farms. Agricultural practices can cause significant and chronic pollution to our precious water environment. These can be caused by leaks of slurry and silage effluent, and other materials stored and spread on farms. We are looking for dynamic team members, including new graduates, with experience and understanding of agricultural activity, to work with farmers to increase their levels of compliance with existing environmental regulations. This will help safeguard and improve the future environment. In this role you will: Carry out targeted farm inspections Engage with farmers to influence them to change their practice, which may involve difficult conversations Collect data and produce reports on findings Be willing to undertake regulatory action when needed, including prosecutions and the serving of notices Many are transferable skills and training will be provided. The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
As a member of the Cumbria & Lancashire Agricultural Regulation Team, you will carry out targeted farm inspections in the local area to help improve farmer behaviours with respect to their local environment. You will be part of a dispersed 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.
Experience/skills required
The following skills are desirable: Experience of working with farmers, on farms, the agriculture sector, or other regulation An understanding of the complexities and challenges of working UK farms Excellent communication and influencing skills An ability to have challenging conversations You must have: A full UK driving licence 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. A willingness to take action where farms are non-compliant with regulations The Environment Agency values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community who wish to join a workforce that embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
Contact and additional information
These roles will be based at our Environment Agency offices at Preston and Penrith with a hybrid working pattern between home and office to suit. You will be required to hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel extensively across the Cumbria & Lancashire Area. Further information can be found in the candidate pack. Vehicle transport will be provided to allow site inspections. For enquiries please contact
Natalie.walsh@environment-agency.gov.uk Interviews will be hosted in person week in February.
Competences
Competence 1: Achieves Results Giving an example of how you have delivered change on a farm or other site, describe how you prioritised your workload and how you met the final deadline. Competence 2: Influences and Persuades Others Give an example of a time when you have had to bring a farmer, landowner, or other customer around to your way of thinking. Competence 3: Legislative Knowledge The Farming Rules for Water (2018) are regulations about the prevention of diffuse pollution from farms. Competence 4: Works in Teams As an Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Officer you will be part of a team and will need to work closely with colleagues in your team and many others.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
3 Region:
North West City/Town:
Penrith, Preston Building/Site:
DEFRA GRP EA GHYLL MOUNT, CA11 9BP, DEFRA GRP EA LUTRA HOUSE, PR5 8BX Grade:
Staff Grade 4 Post Type:
Permanent Role Type:
Environment & Sustainability Working Pattern:
Full Time, Part Time Salary Minimum:
£33,000 Closing Date:
12/01/2025, 23:55 hours Security checks level:
Basic Check
Do you have a good knowledge of agriculture 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 multiple Officers in our Cumbria and Lancashire Area to undertake regulatory inspections of farms. Agricultural practices can cause significant and chronic pollution to our precious water environment. These can be caused by leaks of slurry and silage effluent, and other materials stored and spread on farms. We are looking for dynamic team members, including new graduates, with experience and understanding of agricultural activity, to work with farmers to increase their levels of compliance with existing environmental regulations. This will help safeguard and improve the future environment. In this role you will: Carry out targeted farm inspections Engage with farmers to influence them to change their practice, which may involve difficult conversations Collect data and produce reports on findings Be willing to undertake regulatory action when needed, including prosecutions and the serving of notices Many are transferable skills and training will be provided. The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
As a member of the Cumbria & Lancashire Agricultural Regulation Team, you will carry out targeted farm inspections in the local area to help improve farmer behaviours with respect to their local environment. You will be part of a dispersed 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.
Experience/skills required
The following skills are desirable: Experience of working with farmers, on farms, the agriculture sector, or other regulation An understanding of the complexities and challenges of working UK farms Excellent communication and influencing skills An ability to have challenging conversations You must have: A full UK driving licence 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. A willingness to take action where farms are non-compliant with regulations The Environment Agency values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community who wish to join a workforce that embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
Contact and additional information
These roles will be based at our Environment Agency offices at Preston and Penrith with a hybrid working pattern between home and office to suit. You will be required to hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel extensively across the Cumbria & Lancashire Area. Further information can be found in the candidate pack. Vehicle transport will be provided to allow site inspections. For enquiries please contact
Natalie.walsh@environment-agency.gov.uk Interviews will be hosted in person week in February.
Competences
Competence 1: Achieves Results Giving an example of how you have delivered change on a farm or other site, describe how you prioritised your workload and how you met the final deadline. Competence 2: Influences and Persuades Others Give an example of a time when you have had to bring a farmer, landowner, or other customer around to your way of thinking. Competence 3: Legislative Knowledge The Farming Rules for Water (2018) are regulations about the prevention of diffuse pollution from farms. Competence 4: Works in Teams As an Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Officer you will be part of a team and will need to work closely with colleagues in your team and many others.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
