Overview
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulatory Officer - Field Based - 31634. The Regulatory Officer role will be based in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) team within Batteries, WEEE and Shipments, part of Environmental Markets and Regulation. We’re a national team with officers based across England. National travel and overnight stays will be required.
We are looking for professional, enthusiastic people to join our team of Regulatory Officers. You will regulate a range of businesses who operate within the Producer Responsibility regime. Your job will be to ensure that producers, reprocessors and exporters of waste comply with their responsibilities. Every day will be different, but you will be involved in audits, enforcement, data analysis and process improvement.
Responsibilities
* Undertake audits (both on site and virtual).
* Take appropriate enforcement action when necessary.
* Disrupt non-compliance.
* Collate and analyse complex data to help make evidence-based decisions on regulation compliance.
* Handle confidential and sensitive information whilst working within data protection guidelines.
* Contribute to the development and improvement of processes and procedures.
The role is varied, vital and challenging. You will be able to work as part of a dispersed team yet be self-motivated and disciplined.
Experience/Skills Required
* Effective, organised and able to prioritise.
* Rational/composed and IT/computer literate.
* Comfortable with numbers as you will use arithmetic and look at large data sets.
* Passionate about the environment and willing to learn about environmental regulation/enforcement.
* Able to handle confrontational situations.
* Adapt your communication style to suit others to get your message across.
* Able to integrate into a team and record information accurately.
Waste industry or regulatory experience is not necessary as you will receive full training. Don’t be put off applying if you don’t have a degree or similar.
Role Details and Conditions
* Full UK clean driving licence is essential.
* Environment Agency is a hybrid employer with office and home working; flexible patterns including job share are welcome.
* Interviews for Regulatory Officer roles are expected to take place the week commencing 6 October.
* We may use the outcomes from this recruitment for future vacancies within the next 6 months.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements; a Guaranteed Interview Policy supports those with a disability.
* For informal discussion, please contact Erin Prigmore at erin.prigmore@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07796 021736.
Team and Aims
The team consists of Regulatory Officers, Senior Technical Officers who lead and support, and Digital Specialists focusing on delivering digital requirements. The team is friendly, supportive and dedicated. We aim to improve the quality of recycling, monitor compliance within the industry and ensure we follow the Regulators code. We help to protect and improve the environment by regulating industry, ensuring compliance, and eliminating illegal activities.
Benefits
* A fantastic pension scheme, competitive salary, flexible working and a starting annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).
Additional Information
* Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body; we use Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. See government guidance for suppliers if applicable.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome diverse applicants. We also have a policy of advertising possible future vacancies within 6 months and a Guaranteed Interview for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.
#J-18808-Ljbffr