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Investigative Enforcement Officer
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Your new company Bristol based government organisation
Your new role You will be joining the Regulatory team as an investigative enforcement officer, working to compile evidence and generate to enforce government legislation:
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and assess regulatory and compliance cases from initial enquiry through to resolution.
- Investigate alleged breaches of legislation, policy and regulatory requirements.
- Review evidence and make informed recommendations based on regulatory frameworks.
- Support compliance monitoring, audit and inspection activity.
- Apply enforcement measures and sanctions where appropriate.
- Interpret legislation, policy and guidance to support decision-making.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to operational teams and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and case management documentation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of regulatory processes and compliance outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed We are keen to hear from candidates who can quickly adapt to a regulatory environment and bring established investigation and enforcement expertise.
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You may have experience in:
- Regulatory compliance and enforcement
- Investigations and evidence gathering
- Case management and decision-making
- Compliance monitoring and inspections
- Enforcement action and sanctions
- Legislative and policy interpretation
- Stakeholder engagement and regulatory advice
We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in:
- Law enforcement (investigative)
- Trading Standards
- Legal regulatory bodies
- Environmental Health
- Planning Enforcement
- Licensing and regulatory services
- Environmental regulation
- Local authority enforcement
- Public sector regulators
- Other compliance, assurance or enforcement functions
What We're Looking For The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience of investigating potential non-compliance or regulatory breaches.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess evidence objectively.
- Confidence interpreting legislation, policy and guidance.
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities.
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What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. HOME BASED - with some occasional travel to Bristol office.
- Opportunity to gain experience for permanent opportunities within the organisation.
- Flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
If you have a background in compliance, regulation, enforcement or investigations and are looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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