33591 - Regulatory Officer - Digital (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,320 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33591 |
Summary
The Environment Agency is fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consider flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. Apprenticeships are part of the benefits that EA offers its employees, we would support the successful candidate in a relevant apprenticeship.
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The Regulatory Officer – Digital role sits within the WEEE Producer Responsibility team in Environmental Markets and Regulation. We are a dispersed team responsible for regulating producers, schemes and AATFs under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations.
This role has been designed for someone who enjoys technical problem‑solving, data handling and improving digital workflows. You will support the WEEE Product Manager and wider regulatory team by using your digital capability to streamline processes, transform and interpret large datasets, and strengthen our ability to identify non‑compliance and maintain a level playing field.
In this role, you will:
Use advanced Excel (including formulas, Power Query and macros) to manage, cleanse and interrogate complex data.
Support the development and improvement of digital tools used across the regime, including SharePoint and Power Platform applications.
Work closely with the Product Manager to test system changes, capture user requirements and support continuous improvement.
Contribute to process and workflow improvements, ensuring digital activities meet data governance and regulatory standards.
Work with internal and external customers to resolve data issues and communicate clear technical and regulatory guidance.
Support financial tasks, including monitoring spend and assisting with procurement activities.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what the EA does, and you can be part of that response, either directly or through business continuity support. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available, and roles may attract additional payment. Please see the candidate pack for further information.
The team
The WEEE Producer Responsibility team is a supportive, inclusive and dispersed national team within Environmental Markets and Regulation. We regulate producers, schemes and AATFs to ensure compliance with the WEEE Regulations, contributing to improved recycling outcomes and reducing illegal activity. We work collaboratively to maintain data integrity, ensure a fair operating environment and support continual improvements to digital systems and regulatory processes.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and quality‑check complex datasets.
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, Power Query and data transformation.
Experience using Power BI and/or Power Platform apps, or a willingness to learn quickly.
Excellent communication skills, able to explain regulatory or digital issues clearly.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Good planning and time‑management skills, able to balance competing deadlines.
Attention to detail and an understanding of good data management practice.
Enthusiasm for process improvement, problem‑solving and collaborative working.
Ability to manage digital user queries and contribute to system improvements.
Training will be provided for all Environment Agency tools and processes.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed.
Watch the EA’s video - https://youtu.be/y02XkYhkSqc?feature=shared
The Regulatory Officer – Digital role sits within the WEEE Producer Responsibility team in Environmental Markets and Regulation. We are a dispersed team responsible for regulating producers, schemes and AATFs under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations.
This role has been designed for someone who enjoys technical problem‑solving, data handling and improving digital workflows. You will support the WEEE Product Manager and wider regulatory team by using your digital capability to streamline processes, transform and interpret large datasets, and strengthen our ability to identify non‑compliance and maintain a level playing field.
In this role, you will:
Use advanced Excel (including formulas, Power Query and macros) to manage, cleanse and interrogate complex data.
Support the development and improvement of digital tools used across the regime, including SharePoint and Power Platform applications.
Work closely with the Product Manager to test system changes, capture user requirements and support continuous improvement.
Contribute to process and workflow improvements, ensuring digital activities meet data governance and regulatory standards.
Work with internal and external customers to resolve data issues and communicate clear technical and regulatory guidance.
Support financial tasks, including monitoring spend and assisting with procurement activities.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what the EA does, and you can be part of that response, either directly or through business continuity support. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available, and roles may attract additional payment. Please see the candidate pack for further information.
The team
The WEEE Producer Responsibility team is a supportive, inclusive and dispersed national team within Environmental Markets and Regulation. We regulate producers, schemes and AATFs to ensure compliance with the WEEE Regulations, contributing to improved recycling outcomes and reducing illegal activity. We work collaboratively to maintain data integrity, ensure a fair operating environment and support continual improvements to digital systems and regulatory processes.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and quality‑check complex datasets.
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, Power Query and data transformation.
Experience using Power BI and/or Power Platform apps, or a willingness to learn quickly.
Excellent communication skills, able to explain regulatory or digital issues clearly.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Good planning and time‑management skills, able to balance competing deadlines.
Attention to detail and an understanding of good data management practice.
Enthusiasm for process improvement, problem‑solving and collaborative working.
Ability to manage digital user queries and contribute to system improvements.
Training will be provided for all Environment Agency tools and processes.
Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed.