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.
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. Being able to work as part of a dispersed team yet be self-motivated and disciplined is a must.
Experience/Skills Required
* effective, organised and able to prioritise
* rational/composed
* 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
* handle confrontational situations
* adapt your communication style to suit others to get your message across
* integrate into a team
* record information accurately
Don’t be put off applying if you don’t have a degree or similar.
Role details and requirements
* Full UK clean driving licence is essential
Additional information and benefits
We’re fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package including: a fantastic pension scheme, competitive salary, flexible working and a starting annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata). For more information, please see the candidate pack.
Interviews for the Regulatory Officer roles are expected to take place week commencing 6 October. The Environment Agency uses a hybrid working approach, including office and home working. We may use the outcomes from this recruitment for future vacancies within the next 6 months.
Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Erin Prigmore at erin.prigmore@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07796 021736.
Important policy notes
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. We are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. If you wish to become a support supplier on these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information.
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