Overview
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulatory Officer - Field Based - 31634. The role is 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. The role is varied, vital and challenging, and you will work as part of a dispersed team yet be self-motivated and disciplined.
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.
What we offer and environment
The Environment Agency is committed to being an inclusive employer with flexible working patterns, including job share. The team includes Regulatory Officers, Senior Technical Officers, and Digital Specialists. We aim to improve the quality of recycling, monitor compliance, and ensure we follow the Regulators code while delivering our work. We help protect and improve the environment by regulating industry, ensuring compliance, and eliminating illegal activities. The Environment Agency uses a hybrid working approach (office and home). We may use the outcomes from this recruitment for future vacancies within the next 6 months.
Experience/skills Required
We welcome applicants with various types of experience; waste industry or regulatory experience is not necessary as you will receive full training. You should be able to show:
* effective, organised and able to prioritise
* rational/composed
* IT/computer literate
* comfortable with numbers and large data sets
* passionate about the environment and willing to learn about environmental regulation/enforcement
Additionally you should be able to:
* handle confrontational situations
* adapt your communication style to suit others
* integrate into a team
* record information accurately
Don’t be put off applying if you don’t have a degree or similar.
Role requirements
Role requires a Full UK clean driving license. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; if applying from Civil Service, eligibility for continuous service may differ. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to protect the environment. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcomed and should be indicated in your application. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency adheres to value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, refer to gov.uk guidance.
Additional information
Interviews for the Regulatory Officer roles are expected to take place the week commencing 6 October. The Environment Agency operates a hybrid working approach, including office and home working. We may use recruitment outcomes for future vacancies within the next 6 months. For informal discussion please contact Erin Prigmore at erin.prigmore@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07796 021736.
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