Programme Manager Waste and Local Authority Enforcement

Post Number: 000605

Summary: The EPA is recruiting a Programme Manager who will be initially assigned to the Waste and Local Authority Enforcement Programme in the Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE). The EPA operates within a constantly evolving environmental regulatory landscape. The individual should be able to demonstrate an appetite and aptitude for change, including taking on additional responsibilities when necessary. The person appointed will be responsible for the leadership and management of the EPA’s Waste and Local Authority Enforcement Programme. The successful candidate will lead this broadly scoped programme and manage teams made up of both technical and administration staff. The Programme has responsibility for leading and delivering programmes including Local Authority oversight, National Agricultural Inspection programme, National Waste enforcement and Producer Responsibility initiatives.

Application forms must be completed and sent to recruitment@epa.ie 

Closing Date: 4.00pm on Thursday 14th May 2026.

Email Instructions for Submitting your Application Form:

The following naming convention should be used as your email subject heading:

• Post Number and Post name: e.g., 000605 Programme Manager, Waste and Local Authority Enforcement.

Your application form should be attached to your email using the following naming convention:

• Post number and applicant name: e.g., 000605 Mary Smith

• A typed signature may be used.

Important Note: Application forms must be completed and sent to recruitment@epa.ie.

Electronic applications will be accepted in Microsoft Word or a readable PDF file format. A readable PDF file format is when a Microsoft Word document is converted to a PDF document, using the ‘Saved as’ or ‘Save a Copy’ function in Word and selecting the file type as ‘.pdf’. The PDF text should appear on the screen in the correct orientation.