Compliance & Audit Analyst - Waste Management

Southern Water; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Compliance & Audit Analyst to join their Waste Management team in Durrington. In this proactive role, you will ensure third-party suppliers deliver high-quality waste services and will engage in auditing and operational improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in service delivery, and a collaborative mindset. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers

Pension contributions up to 11%

Employee assistance program

Sports and social clubs

Company and performance-related bonus

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Health Cash Plan

Two paid volunteering days a year

Occupational health service

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Digital GP service

Study support for job-related qualifications

Competitive maternity and paternity leave

Flexible return to work options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong audit skills.
• Excellent communication abilities for internal and external liaison.
• Experience in waste management or service delivery preferred.
• Ability to manage escalations and solve problems.
• Familiarity with necessary compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify waste removal service orders.
• Monitor and resolve queries related to health and safety.
• Audit supplier performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate on tankering services and performance tracking.
• Produce reports to drive efficiency improvements.
• Support site visits and perform operational checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Service delivery experience

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance tools

Job description

Closing Date: 2025-12-08

Job Title: Compliance & Audit Analyst - Waste Management

Location: Durrington (with occasional site visits)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Compliance & Audit Analyst to join our Waste Management team at Southern Water. This is an exciting new role with plenty of scope to develop and grow as you make it your own. You'll be at the heart of ensuring our third-party suppliers deliver high-quality waste services across the region, with a particular focus on hazardous waste, grit and screenings, and tankering. This isn't just a desk job - you'll be involved in auditing, planning, and resolving real-world operational issues. You'll work closely with teams across the business to make sure jobs are done right, on time, and safely, while also identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and verify orders for waste removal services - hazardous waste, screenings, and general waste.
• Monitor inboxes, respond to queries, and elevate health and safety issues or complaints as needed.
• Audit supplier performance through spot checks and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to manage tankering services and track performance.
• Produce regular reports and insights to help drive improvements in efficiency and service quality.
• Support site visits and carry out ad-hoc checks to maintain operational standards.

What You'll Bring

• A keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills - especially useful in auditing and compliance.
• Great communication skills to liaise confidently with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience in service delivery, operations, or waste management - industry knowledge is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage escalations and problem-solve effectively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and relevant compliance tools or systems.

What We Offer

At Southern Water, we're passionate about protecting the environment and providing outstanding service to our customers. That starts with supporting our people.

As well as a great salary package, we also offer the below benefits!

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
• An employee assistance program
• A network of sports and social clubs
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme.

You will also have the opportunity to work on a range of projects across our waste operations, giving you exposure to different areas of the business and a platform to grow your career.

You will partake in an out of hours rota to support with incident management, full training and rota details will be shared at interview.

Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that 'normal' office hours aren't possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

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All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.