Regulatory Officer

Your new role Oversee the implementation and improvement of environmental protections for trees, woodland and forestry across England, ensuring compliance with statutory regimes and tree and woodland policy. Lead case management for non-compliance with tree felling conditions and alleged illegal felling, including reviewing inspection reports, conducting desk-based checks, determining enforcement actions, and referring cases for criminal investigation where necessary. Handle complaints and responds to appeals heard by Reference Committees and/or Judicial Review. Support Area teams on complex afforestation or deforestation cases, ensuring decisions comply with regulations and are enforceable. What you'll need to succeed Significant experience managing regulatory, legal, and or enforcement functions, ideally in forestry, land use, planning, or related fields. Ability to absorb, retain, and apply large volumes of technical information. Skilled at managing multiple priorities at pace. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experienced in handling FOI/EIR requests, formal complaints, and challenging case discussions. Competent IT user: MS Office, SharePoint, and quick to learn bespoke systems. Comfortable with blended/remote working and maintaining team engagement via online communication. What you'll get in return Office base Bristol - Mostly remote working but must be able to access the Bristol office one or twice per month 6 month temporary role Must pass a DBS check - this will be covered by the agency £22.54 per hour 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)