Animal Compliance & Enforcement Officer

Are you someone who can lead and manage successfully in a challenging and dynamic environment? 

If so, we would love to hear from you!

APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Compliance & Enforcement Officer to join APHA’s Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Enforcement Team,

The post holder provides expert regulatory and investigative support, monitoring non‑compliance and coordinating proportionate enforcement action across a wide range of animal health and welfare legislation.

Acting as APHA’s primary liaison with enforcement partners, the role leads and supports investigations—from complex, multi‑agency or cross‑border cases to targeted interventions aimed at restoring compliance. The officer identifies high‑risk and emerging issues, advises policy colleagues on legislative and operational implications, and helps shape tactical responses to regulatory risks.

This position provides a central point of expertise, promoting consistent, proportionate enforcement and strengthening collaboration across APHA, local authorities, and national policy makers.

Core tasks include:

• 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.

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