28942 - Senior Regulatory Officer (Hazardous Waste)
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £39,635 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2024 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 28942 |
Summary
We are looking for a dedicated individual to work in our regulatory team in East Anglia delivering compliance on hazardous waste and waste classification. Our industrial sectors can produce, handle, and receive large volumes of hazardous waste and it is important that these wastes are classified and described correctly. Misdescription of these wastes can result in a wide range of environmental impacts. Ensuring compliance with these regulations provides a level playing field for industry to operate in.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
You will:
- be recognised as the Hazardous Waste Technical Lead, oversee hazardous waste regulatory delivery for the team, contribute to the development and delivery of the hazardous waste regime delivery plan and report on performance.
- focus your time on hazardous waste and waste classification compliance activities - centered around operations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations such as chemical manufacture, incineration, metals, paper and textiles, and refineries.
- review waste classification assessments in accordance with Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste to ensure waste produced and received by operators is correctly classified.
The candidate pack and Role Description should be read along with this advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 27 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.
Everyone starting a new role with the Environment Agency will be given the training and support needed.
The post will be based in a Regulatory Team (Installations) in East Anglia and will be expected to work across the Area supporting all three teams.
The teams work flexibly across the Area, regulating sites in a range of industrial sectors including chemicals manufacturing, landfill, incineration, food and drink, and paper and textiles.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual who:
•Has strong operational experience and knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regime regulation. Specific experience of process industry and/or waste management is desirable.
•Has good technical knowledge of hazardous waste compliance, Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste and the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
•Can confidently deal with complex situations by adopting a pragmatic approach to achieve the best outcomes for the environment.
•Has the ability to manage and prioritise your workload to achieve good outcomes and deliver against plans.
•Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate how you would provide technical leadership.
•Manages and motivates themselves - works independently and manages workload to deliver expected results and the associated reporting.
•Works in teams to support colleagues to achieve common goals.
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent or able to demonstrate comparable technical knowledge and experience.
In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
You will:
- be recognised as the Hazardous Waste Technical Lead, oversee hazardous waste regulatory delivery for the team, contribute to the development and delivery of the hazardous waste regime delivery plan and report on performance.
- focus your time on hazardous waste and waste classification compliance activities - centered around operations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations such as chemical manufacture, incineration, metals, paper and textiles, and refineries.
- review waste classification assessments in accordance with Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste to ensure waste produced and received by operators is correctly classified.
The candidate pack and Role Description should be read along with this advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 27 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.
Everyone starting a new role with the Environment Agency will be given the training and support needed.
The post will be based in a Regulatory Team (Installations) in East Anglia and will be expected to work across the Area supporting all three teams.
The teams work flexibly across the Area, regulating sites in a range of industrial sectors including chemicals manufacturing, landfill, incineration, food and drink, and paper and textiles.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual who:
•Has strong operational experience and knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regime regulation. Specific experience of process industry and/or waste management is desirable.
•Has good technical knowledge of hazardous waste compliance, Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste and the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
•Can confidently deal with complex situations by adopting a pragmatic approach to achieve the best outcomes for the environment.
•Has the ability to manage and prioritise your workload to achieve good outcomes and deliver against plans.
•Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate how you would provide technical leadership.
•Manages and motivates themselves - works independently and manages workload to deliver expected results and the associated reporting.
•Works in teams to support colleagues to achieve common goals.
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent or able to demonstrate comparable technical knowledge and experience.