Regulatory Officer, Pollution Inventory - 32026

At the Environment Agency, we’re committed to creating a workplace where inclusivity flourishes. We champion equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements so that everyone can contribute meaningfully and reach their potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Pollution Inventory (PI) and Emissions team who form part of the Waste Industry and Regulation Service (WIRS), part of Climate Markets and Industry Regulation.



WIRS are committed to data excellence; we collate, evaluate, and use our technical expertise to interpret data, which is vital to informing regulation, enforcement, and legislation. Within this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with lead specialists in the team and support tasks which include data analysis and system maintenance. The role is ideal for those who want to grow their knowledge and understanding of data, skills of collating and managing data in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Successful candidates will:



Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Have a strong attention to detail.

Manage a varied workload.

Be well organised, and able to deliver work independently, parallel to others.

Provide accurate and timely responses to requests for information and technical enquiries via a shared mailbox

Provide excellent customer service to colleagues in other parts of the business and to external customers

Work as part of a team to deliver work within the required timescale and standards

As a member of WIRS, the successful candidate(s) will be expected to work in an agile way across the department to lend their skills to organisational priorities.

The PI & Emissions are a friendly, dispersed team who carry out effective data management and QA and deliver evidence of releases and transfers of substances from regulated industrial activities, as well as data administration of the Emissions Monitoring, Managment and Analysis (EMMA) database.

The data evidences the UK compliance with various air quality agreements, as well as helping us to monitor our progress in meeting milestones and ambitions set out in our corporate plans.

Good data, information management and analysis skills.

A solid working knowledge of IT (Excel) is an essential.

Ability to support the coordination, collection and reporting of data.

Can identify & investigate problems

Be organised and able to work on your own initiative

Be comfortable working in a virtual team environment

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.

For questions relating to this role, please contact Victoria Douglass victoria.douglass@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews will be held mid-late October and will be conducted virtually.

A reserve list of candidates who meet the required standards will be held for 6 months and may be used for future recruitment.

Definition: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Question: Describe a time where you have analysed a large amount of data to inform an action or decision.



In your answer, consider how you collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.





You may wish to consider using the STAR method when providing your answer.

Definition: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

Question: Provide an example when you have helped deliver excellent customer service.



In your answer, please show us how you have addressed the needs of a range of customers and provided effective responses.



You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response

Definition: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.

Question: Describe a time when you have had to ensure delivery of key work activities whilst balancing your own needs and those of the wider team.



In your answer, show us how you have an awareness of own strengths and areas of development, and that you effectively organise yourself and take personal responsibility for your own work, while supporting others.

You may wish to consider using the STAR method when providing your answer.