Regulatory Officer 1 - Climate & Markets Regulations (Operations) - 33194

Regulatory Officer 1 - Climate & Markets Regulations (Operations) - 33194
9
North West, Yorkshire and the Humber
Preston , Sheffield , Warrington
DEFRA GRP EA LUTRA HOUSE, PR5 8BX, DEFRA GRP EA QUADRANT TWO, S9 4WF, DEFRA GRP EA RICHARD FAIRCLOUGH HOUSE, WA4 1HT, Various
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Operational Delivery
Full Time, Part Time
£34,320

22/02/2026, 23:55 hours

ER04 Job Family Role Profile Environment & Regulation, Grade 4

Basic Check

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.  

Do you want to help create a better place for people, wildlife and the environment? Do you want to be a part of a team that are working with industry to reduce CO2 emissions, improve our air quality and tackle the climate emergency? Do you want to make a difference? 

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your skills and be part of the Climate & Markets Regulation (Operations) (C&MR(Ops)) team assisting customers to comply with their obligations to the UK Government’s climate change schemes. 

The types of work you may be involved in include:  

 

Registering and supporting operators to meet their compliance obligations. 

Providing advice and guidance to those we regulate. 

Processing permits and applications.  

Managing and protecting our records and data. 

Interpreting new guidance and legislation. 

Data collection and analysis. 

Delivering aspects of compliance audits and enforcement work within regulations. 

Responding to customer enquiries. 

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role. 

Whilst we are working flexibly between office locations and home, occasional travel to offices will be required. Your base location will be Warrington, Sheffield or Preston. Travel/commuting to your contractual office base location is at your own expense. 

These roles sit within Climate & Markets Regulation (Operations) (C&MR(Ops)) 

We regulate and administer various UK Government climate change schemes. The aim is to protect and improve our environment.  

Regimes include UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), UK ETS Registry, Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (F-Gas) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) and Climate Change Agreements (CCA). These regimes are central to ensuring UK greenhouse gas emissions targets are met.

Good organisational skills to manage varied workloads, as well as the ability to take personal responsibility for your own performance and development.   

The ability to consistently deliver work to high standards, meet targets and deliver deadlines across multiple areas of work. 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills - demonstrating the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external customers is essential.  

Ability to coordinate reporting of diverse and varied data.   

A continuous improvement mindset. 

Self-motivating and forward thinking. 

Capable of adapting to new/changing IT systems. 

Ability to interpret technical guidance.  

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

A candidate call will be held 13th February at 13:00. Please join to find out more about the roles. Call details can be found in the additional information pack.  

Applications and interviews are competency based, a copy of our "Environment Agency capability dictionary" can be viewed by searching online using any web browser. For any further information about the role or application process please contact: Adam.Rooke@environment-agency.gov.uk 

 

Should similar posts at the same grade arise within 6 months of interviews, we intend to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill the vacancies.  An additional technical assessment/feedback session may be required for some vacancies that arise. 

  

The post is full-time although requests for other working patterns will be considered. We encourage flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work life and your personal life.  

Achieves Results
It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.


Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.

Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.


Giving a specific example, describe how you have delivered a successful piece of work in the face of considerable challenges or obstacles.

Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.


Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.


Please describe an example of a time when you have worked co-operatively as part of a team to solve a problem. How did you do this and what was the outcome?


Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
It is your answers given to the questions below that will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your example. A link to our "EA capability dictionary" can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack. Please open the pack in converted file format.


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


Please give an example of when you have balanced the needs of both internal and external customers.


Please consider using the 'Situation Task Action Result (STAR) approach' as this may help you frame your answer to the questions effectively. More information can be found in the ‘How to apply’ section of the candidate pack.
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.