Regulatory Officer 1 – National Data Team for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging Regulations - 31818
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The Combined Packaging Regime (CPR) is on the lookout for enthusiastic, detail-driven individuals who are passionate about making a tangible impact on the environment. If you're someone who thrives on data, we want to hear from you.
You’ll play a key role in delivering the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations for Packaging Producers.
As a regulatory officer you’ll:
* Specialise in analysing large data sets submitted by Packaging Producer Compliance Schemes, identifying and resolving anomalies to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
* Conduct audits to ensure schemes are meeting their regulatory obligations
* Use complex data to make evidence-based decisions and drive environmental outcomes
* Communicate regularly with internal/external customers and answer technical queries
* Co-ordinate and deliver regulatory processes, offering coaching and support to colleagues to meet statutory deadlines
Strong analytical skills and experience of working with large data sets are essential. You’ll be helping producers comply with the regulations, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Learn more on the gov.uk guidance about Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging. Read the information here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-who-is-affected-and-what-to-do
In the additional information we have included a testimonial from one of our existing team members along with information about the use of Artificial Intelligence to support your application, which we strongly encourage you to read.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You may be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
The team
CPR is a supportive and inclusive department that encourages our teams’ health, safety, wellbeing, and development. We aim to contribute to the circular economy by providing clear, consistent and effective regulation to reduce packaging waste. We help to protect and improve the environment by regulating industry, ensuring compliance, and eliminating illegal activities.
We sit within Waste Markets and Shipments who regulate key areas: Packaging, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Batteries and International Waste Shipments.
Experience/skills Required
* Ability to analyse large complex data sets to ensure the accuracy and integrity of submissions
* Ability to coordinate the collection, assessment, reporting and saving of complex data in line with internal guidance
* A collaborative mindset, able to work across teams to tackle technical issues and deliver outcomes
* Articulate in both written and verbal formats, with strong interpersonal skills
* Experience in coaching others, delivering training and providing technical guidance
* Ability to be organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
* Experience in supporting and influencing others to deliver based on priority
* Excellent customer service skills
* Experience of working with Microsoft packages is essential (Excel and Teams)
* Experience of working with customers and colleagues to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements is desirable
* Experience of working within Waste Regulation is desirable
Location and travel
Your base location will be Sheffield. Our team is based here and currently works flexibly between the office/home. Regular travel to the Sheffield office is required. Occasional travel to other national locations is also required.
Benefits
* A fantastic pension scheme, flexible working and a starting annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Interviews will be conducted face to face week commencing 13th of October. Successful candidates may be kept in a pool for future vacancies within the next 6 months.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kayleigh Morley at Kayleigh.Morley@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07867553847, or James Sanderson at James.Sanderson@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 02030253775
Competences
* Data and Information Management — Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. Provide one specific example using the STAR format to demonstrate this competency.
* Communicates Effectively — Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing. Provide one specific example using the STAR format.
* Manages Self — Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact, and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role. Provide one specific example using the STAR format.
Important notes
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilizes Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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