Regulatory Officer (Hazardous Waste Data Investigations Team) - 30971
Regulatory Officer (Hazardous Waste Data Investigations Team) - 30971
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Job Description
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
Job Description
Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
We are recruiting two positions, one permanent and one temporary (ending February 2027). Both roles will be working in the Hazardous Waste Data and Investigations team, supporting and leading projects and investigations into waste streams, providing data analysis to internal partners and performing basic quality assurance of our data. The permanent role will also work closely with our Communications and Engagement lead to support delivery of internal and external communications
You will:
* Use multiple data sources to deliver national Hazardous Waste projects and campaigns.
* Present campaign and project findings to the Hazardous Waste Leadership Team.
* Use national datasets to identify areas of risk relating to Waste Classification and Hazardous Waste Compliance
* Support communication and engagement work with internal and external stakeholders.
* Contribute to the quality assurance process for the Hazardous Waste dataset
* Create clear reports based on large datasets, adding value to raw data to support regulation and enforcement.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be asked to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available to support you with your incident role.
This role would suit someone with a regulatory background, however all the skills required are transferable and therefore we welcome applications from any career background.
The team
This post is within Waste Industry Regulatory Services (WIRS), part of National Operations. Our team is an established, high-performing, and innovative team. We provide hazardous waste data to support other National and Area teams, to deliver data-led national campaigns and use large datasets to identify and tackle areas of non-compliance in industry. The team consists of a mix of Senior Technical Officers and Regulatory Officers.
Experience/skills Required
We are looking for someone that can demonstrate key transferable skills and a willingness to learn as on-the-job training and support will be provided.
You’ll need to:
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Collaborate to achieve outcomes to improve hazardous waste compliance.
* Plan, manage and deliver tasks/ projects to deadlines.
* Make decisions and solve problems.
* Have strong attention to detail.
* Be well organised, and able to deliver work independently, parallel to others.
* Be able to learn new IT systems quickly and apply new skills.
Knowledge of waste regulation, Microsoft Excel, and PowerBI, is desirable but not essential, as applicants will be given the training and support needed to succeed.
Contact and additional information
The base location for these roles is Sheffield. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies.
For more information about working for us, our extensive range of employee benefits and how to apply, please read the candidate pack and additional information document.
If you would like to discuss either of the roles before applying, you can contact Nathaniel Rogers (Team Leader) at nathaniel.rogers@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected be held in August 2025.
Occasional travel for meetings and project/ investigation visits is likely to be required.
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1
Data and Information Management
Description
Description- Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, materials or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Question- Describe a time when you collected and analysed data for a project. How did you manage and present that information to different audiences?
Competence 2
Communicates Effectively
Description
Description- Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Question- Describe a time when you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation. How did you ensure your message was clear and persuasive?"
Competence 3
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Description- Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Question- Describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem. How did you analyse the information and evaluate different options before deciding on a solution?
Competence 4
Works in Teams
Description
Description - Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Question - Tell me about a time when you worked closely with others to achieve a team goal. What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team’s success?
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. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises 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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