28485 - Regulatory Officer

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Chemical Compliance Team (CCT), within Waste Industry and Regulatory Services (WIRS), part of Operations Regulatory Services (ORS), Environment Agency.
This technical role focusses on compliance monitoring relating to the use of restricted chemicals (as outlined in the Environment Agency 25 Year Environment Plan). This is achieved through surveillance of e-commerce sites and via targeted compliance campaigns.
You will support the Senior Technical Officers in the team to deliver compliance campaigns and enforcement activities. You will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering complex, technical responses to high profile queries, some of which lead to compliance and enforcement action. You will support Senior Technical Officers and Team Leader to plan and deliver work activities to the highest possible standard and, maintain resilience in the team.
You will have excellent, diverse communication skills, and be able to communicate and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external customers. You will be team player with excellent interpersonal abilities; able to work independently and as part of a team. This role provides the successful candidate with opportunities for growth and onward development
The team
WIRS is an ambitious, inclusive department consisting of experienced and knowledgeable regulatory and technical staff. We deliver a variety of technical and compliance related activities across several regulatory regimes; helping to protect and improve the environment. We provide environmental guidance and regulation across the UK and internationally.
Key areas of work are: chemical compliance and regulation, pollution inventory, hazardous waste, waste tracking, and regulatory returns for waste management.
Experience/skills required
• Ideally have an academic and/or career background in chemicals.
• Ability to understand and read different regulations and legislation.
• Ability to influence others.
• Strong customer focus.
• Enjoy working with a variety of people to deliver desired outcomes.
• Ability to plan and deliver a range of activities on time.
• You will be flexible, resourceful and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Desire to work with people across the organisation and promote a culture of ‘one team’.
• Training and coaching skills.
• Experience of working with customers to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements is desirable but not essential.