SENIOR REGULATORY OFFICER - HAZARDOUS WASTE - 31521

Senior Regulatory Officer - Hazardous Waste - 31521
Number of jobs available
1
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town
Beverley , Leeds , Sheffield , York
Building/Site

DEFRA GRP BEVERLEY CROSSKILL, HU17 9JB, DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT, DEFRA GRP EA TEMPLEBOROUGH OFFICE, S60 1YR, DEFRA GRP KINGS POOL, YO1 7PX

Grade
Staff Grade 5
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£41,617
Closing Date:
17/08/2025, 23:55 hours
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Job description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. 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 the equipment required for your role.
We are looking for a dedicated person to work in our Installations Team in Yorkshire Area on hazardous waste and waste classification. Our EPR Installations can produce, handle, and receive large volumes of hazardous waste. It is important that these wastes are classified and described correctly. Misdescription of these wastes can result in a wide range of environmental impacts. The missing hazardous waste also results in lost income for the EA and prevents a level playing field for industry to operate in.
You will be recognized as the Installations Hazardous Waste Technical Lead, oversee hazardous waste regulatory delivery in the Installations team, contribute to the development and delivery of the hazardous waste regime delivery plan and report on performance. You will focus your time on hazardous waste and waste classification compliance activities - centred around EPR Installations. You will review waste classification assessments in accordance with Technical Guidance WM3 to ensure waste produced and received at Installations, is correctly classified.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available. Please see the candidate pack for information on how you will support with this.
The team
The post is be based in an Installations Team in Yorkshire. It could be located at any of the offices in Leeds, Rotherham, York or Beverley. 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.
Experience/skills required

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual who:

• Has strong operational/technical experience and knowledge of the Hazardous Waste regime.
• Has a good technical knowledge of hazardous waste compliance, Technical Guidance WM3 and the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
• Can confidently deal with complex situations by adopting a pragmatic approach to achieve the best outcomes for the environment.
• Can effectively manage and prioritise workload to achieve planned outcomes, work independently, and stay self-motivated to deliver results and meet reporting requirements.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate how you would provide technical leadership.
• Works in teams to support colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Preferably has a degree or equivalent in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline, and possibly be a member of a relevant professional organisation.

Contact and additional information
You’ll have access to our great benefits package, including generous annual leave, an excellent pension, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of a variety of staff networks. We also offer extensive training to develop your career.
The role will require frequent travel across the Yorkshire Area. As a result, the post requires a full driving licence.
The office base locations are Leeds, Beverley, York or Rotherham.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Swaine: sharon.swaine@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held face-to-face from weeks beginning 1 Sept 2025 and 8 Sept 2025. MS Teams interviews can be accommodated where appropriate.
If you consent to being on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1
Legislative Knowledge
Description
Competency description: Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the Environment.
Question: Please provide an example of a time where you have had to review a Waste Assessment for a mirror entry waste, in line with WM3. What did you have to consider, to ensure that the correct classification was reached?
Competence 2
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Competency description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Question: Please tell us about a complex decision you have had to make and how you reached your conclusion.
What was the issue?
What information did you need in order to solve it?
What made it complex?
Competence 3
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Competency description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Question: Please tell us a time when you have persuaded an individual or company to achieve an outcome without the use of a regulatory tool:
Consider what techniques you used, did you need to adapt your style and what you learned from your approach.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving License