Investigative Enforcement Officer

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.
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.
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
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