Regulatory Officer 1 – National Data Team for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging Regulations - 31818

Regulatory Officer 1 – National Data Team for Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging Regulations - 31818
4
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Operational Delivery
Full Time, Part Time, Other
£33,000

28/09/2025, 23:55 hours

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We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your
application.

The Combined Packaging Regime (CPR) is on the lookout for enthusiastic, detail-driven individuals who are passionate about making a tangible impact on the environment. If you're someone who thrives on data, we want to hear from you.

You’ll play a key role in delivering the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations for Packaging Producers.

As a regulatory officer you’ll:

· Specialise in analysing large data sets submitted by Packaging Producer Compliance Schemes, identifying and resolving anomalies to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance

· Conduct audits to ensure schemes are meeting their regulatory obligations

· Use complex data to make evidence-based decisions and drive environmental outcomes

· Communicate regularly with internal/external customers and answer technical queries

· Co-ordinate and deliver regulatory processes, offering coaching and support to colleagues to meet statutory deadlines

Strong analytical skills and experience of working with large data sets are essential. You’ll be helping producers comply with the regulations, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Learn more on the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-who-is-affected-and-what-to-do

In the additional information we have included a testimonial from one of our existing team members along with information about the use of Artificial Intelligence to support your application, which we strongly encourage you to read.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You may be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
CPR is a supportive and inclusive department that encourages our teams’ health, safety, wellbeing, and development. We aim to contribute to the circular economy by providing clear, consistent and effective regulation to reduce packaging waste. We help to protect and improve the environment by regulating industry, ensuring compliance, and eliminating illegal activities.

We sit within Waste Markets and Shipments who regulate key areas: Packaging, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Batteries and International Waste Shipments.
We need individuals able to demonstrate the following:

•Ability to analyse large complex data sets to ensure the accuracy and integrity of submissions

•Ability to coordinate the collection, assessment, reporting and saving of complex data in line with internal guidance

•A collaborative mindset, able to work across teams to tackle technical issues and deliver outcomes

•Articulate in both written and verbal formats, with strong interpersonal skills

•Experience in coaching others, delivering training and providing technical guidance

•Ability to be organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines

•Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers

•Experience in supporting and influencing others to deliver based on priority

•Excellent customer service skills

•Experience of working with Microsoft packages is essential (Excel and Teams)

•Experience of working with customers and colleagues to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements is desirable

•Experience of working within Waste Regulation is desirable.
Your base location will be Sheffield. Our team is based here and currently works flexibly between the office/home. Regular travel to the Sheffield office is required. Occasional travel to other national locations is also required.

We offer an attractive benefits package including:

A fantastic pension scheme, flexible working and a starting annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata). See the candidate pack for further information.

Interviews will be conducted face to face week commencing 13th of October. Successful candidates may be kept in a pool for future vacancies within the next 6 months.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kayleigh Morley at Kayleigh.Morley@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 07867553847, or James Sanderson at James.Sanderson@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 02030253775
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. Please provide one specific example using the STAR format to demonstrate this competency.

Give an example of when you have quality assured and analysed a large dataset. What were the key steps you took? How did you validate the data? What tools and techniques did you use? What was the outcome?
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively through speech and writing. Please provide one specific example using the STAR format to demonstrate this competency.

Describe a situation where you successfully communicated technical information to a non-technical audience using multiple methods. What communication methods did you use? How did you check the information was understood? What was the outcome?
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact, and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency. Please provide one specific example using the STAR format to demonstrate this competency.

Describe a time you successfully handled several work tasks at once. What deadlines were you working to? How did you prioritise and stay on track? What tools and techniques did you use? What was the outcome?
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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.