Compliance Lead – Permanent
Environment Services Department
Salary Grade 7 £36,363 – £39,152 per annum
Full Time, 37 hours per week
Are you passionate about driving excellence in compliance, health and safety, and environmental performance? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Lead to join our Waste Management Services team.
About the role
As our Compliance Lead, you’ll play a key part in ensuring that all waste operations and fleet activities meet legal, environmental, and safety standards. You’ll conduct audits, support investigations, and help shape a strong compliance culture across the service.
Working closely with Team Leaders and the Waste Management Services Manager, you’ll provide expert guidance on risk management, health and safety, and regulatory compliance. You’ll also deliver training, lead on enforcement action, and support community engagement to promote responsible waste management practices.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to influence service improvements, work collaboratively with internal and external partners (including the Environment Agency and Police), and contribute to sustainable service delivery.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone with:
A NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Proven experience in compliance, auditing, or regulatory roles within waste management or a similar operational setting.
Strong knowledge of waste and environmental legislation, health and safety requirements, and the Goods Vehicle Act 1995.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead audits and investigations independently.Confidence in preparing reports, delivering training, and engaging with residents and stakeholders.
Desirable skills and experience
Enforcement training or legal knowledge relevant to environmental offences.
Experience working within local government or public sector environments.
A background in community engagement or behaviour change campaigns.
Experience leading service improvements or transformational change.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. We offer a positive working environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference to your community and environment.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Human resources, at Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk
We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.
We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.
To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don’t have one to upload, you can download a CV template we’ve created to help you get started.
About The Council
Closing date: 23 November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interview date: Week Commencing 01 December 2025
