Overview
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulatory Officer - Field Based
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.
This 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.
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
Experience/Skills Required
* 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
* handle confrontational situations
* adapt your communication style to suit others
* integrate into a team
* record information accurately
Waste industry or regulatory experience is not necessary as you will receive full training. You should be able to show us that you enjoy working both outdoors and in an office environment.
Other requirements
* Full UK clean driving license is essential
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. You may indicate your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Additional information
* The Environment Agency operates a hybrid working approach, including office and home working
* Interviews for the Regulatory Officer roles are expected to take place week commencing 6th October
* We may use the outcomes from this recruitment for future vacancies within the next 6 months
For an informal discussion please contact Erin Prigmore at erin.prigmore@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07796 021736.
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