Responsibilities
- Building strong partnerships with enforcement bodies, stakeholders, and policy teams to ensure coordinated action and shared understanding of outcomes.
- Reviewing and improving compliance processes, guidance, and operational approaches to strengthen APHA's enforcement capability.
- Supporting APHA staff during investigations by providing operational advice, evidence‑gathering guidance, communication strategies, and assistance with statements and court preparation, including attending court when required.
- Participating in and coordinating investigations through case conferences, site visits, and leading discussions on appropriate enforcement actions.
- Providing investigative support to local authorities on welfare in transport, illegal landing, and bovine TB offences.
- Developing mitigation plans for the highest‑risk areas of non‑compliance.
- Acting as a central operational contact for APHA teams, offering expert advice, raising awareness of non‑compliance issues, and promoting effective information‑sharing with enforcement partners.
- Representing APHA at external meetings with agencies and policy makers, contributing constructively on matters relating to animal health and welfare compliance.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are disability confident. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.
Contact Details:
Animal & Plant Health Agency Recruitment Team
