Regulatory Officer 1 - Freerider Investigations Officer - 12136
1
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield
Quadrant Two
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Other
£27,572
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Waste Regimes Operational Services as a Freerider Investigations Officer.
The role focuses on bringing Freeriders (businesses avoiding financial obligations) into compliance and investigating potential past offences under the Producer Responsibility regulations.
You will work alongside the Freerider & Enforcement Undertaking Senior Technical Officer to help ensure companies are meeting their legal obligations to finance the recycling and recovery of packaging, batteries and electrical products they produce.
The work will involve:
• Answering technical queries
• Leading Freerider investigations
• Conducting producer compliance monitoring audits
• Supporting formal investigations and enforcement action
You will work in partnership with other departments across the Environment Agency to identify freeriders and bring them into compliance. This will in turn help create a level playing field between businesses and ensure that the environment and wildlife benefit through the £5.4 million already donated to date to environmental charities and projects, through the use of Enforcement Undertakings.
You will ensure; decisions are made on sound legislative grounds, provision of value for money and excellent customer service.
The role focuses on bringing Freeriders (businesses avoiding financial obligations) into compliance and investigating potential past offences under the Producer Responsibility regulations.
You will work alongside the Freerider & Enforcement Undertaking Senior Technical Officer to help ensure companies are meeting their legal obligations to finance the recycling and recovery of packaging, batteries and electrical products they produce.
The work will involve:
• Answering technical queries
• Leading Freerider investigations
• Conducting producer compliance monitoring audits
• Supporting formal investigations and enforcement action
You will work in partnership with other departments across the Environment Agency to identify freeriders and bring them into compliance. This will in turn help create a level playing field between businesses and ensure that the environment and wildlife benefit through the £5.4 million already donated to date to environmental charities and projects, through the use of Enforcement Undertakings.
You will ensure; decisions are made on sound legislative grounds, provision of value for money and excellent customer service.
The Waste Regimes Operational Services (WROS); part of Operations Regulatory Services is a national team created in April 2019. We plan, monitor and deliver compliance and enforcement activity for the following areas of waste regulation; Separate Collections, Material Recovery Facilities, Packaging, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Batteries and International Waste Shipments.
• Ability to work with a variety of colleagues to solve complex issues and deliver joined up outcomes
• Experience supporting and influencing others to deliver in a prioritised manner
• A great communicator with excellent time management, data management and interpersonal skills, presenting factual verbal and written reasoning
• Ability to coordinate the collection, assessment, reporting and saving of complex data in line with internal guidance and data protection guidelines
• Ensure the timely delivery of multiple activities within the team and across the wider business, providing support and technical direction to others
• Ability to apply appropriate legislation
• Competent use of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
• Experience of working in partnership with legal services is advantageous
• Experience of audit and/or investigative work is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of enforcement and using intelligence data and information is desirable
• A level 2 warrant is desirable
• Experience supporting and influencing others to deliver in a prioritised manner
• A great communicator with excellent time management, data management and interpersonal skills, presenting factual verbal and written reasoning
• Ability to coordinate the collection, assessment, reporting and saving of complex data in line with internal guidance and data protection guidelines
• Ensure the timely delivery of multiple activities within the team and across the wider business, providing support and technical direction to others
• Ability to apply appropriate legislation
• Competent use of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
• Experience of working in partnership with legal services is advantageous
• Experience of audit and/or investigative work is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of enforcement and using intelligence data and information is desirable
• A level 2 warrant is desirable
We are committed to making our organisation as diverse as the environment and believe working at the Environment Agency should be life-enhancing. A flexitime scheme is available. The role is based in Sheffield, however national travel will be required.
All applications and interviews are competency based assessments, therefore, candidates may benefit from researching competency based recruitment.
We actively encourage candidates to contact either Jonathan Coldicott on 07393254048 or jonathan.coldicott@environment-agency.gov.uk or Kayleigh Wells on 07867553847 or kayleigh.wells@environment-agency.gov.uk for advice about the recruitment process and further information on the role.
Please note the interviews are scheduled to take place on 17 or 18 September at Templeborough, Rotherham.
We may use recruitment outcomes to fill any future vacancies that arise at this grade within 6months from interview.
All applications and interviews are competency based assessments, therefore, candidates may benefit from researching competency based recruitment.
We actively encourage candidates to contact either Jonathan Coldicott on 07393254048 or jonathan.coldicott@environment-agency.gov.uk or Kayleigh Wells on 07867553847 or kayleigh.wells@environment-agency.gov.uk for advice about the recruitment process and further information on the role.
Please note the interviews are scheduled to take place on 17 or 18 September at Templeborough, Rotherham.
We may use recruitment outcomes to fill any future vacancies that arise at this grade within 6months from interview.
25/08/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy
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.
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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.