Hybrid Environmental Regulator – Waste & Industrial Sites

Environment Agency; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK environmental regulator is seeking an experienced Regulatory Officer to join their team. The role involves compliance assessments at various industrial sites with responsibilities in ensuring permit compliance and investigating incidents. The ideal candidate must have a degree in a relevant field and strong regulatory knowledge, particularly in waste management and industrial operations. This position offers flexibility with office locations and site visits across the South East.

Benefits

Flexible office locations

Training for incident response

Qualifications

• Proven experience with environmental management systems, auditing, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret environmental monitoring and performance data.
• Capacity to manage multiple demands and deliver outcomes independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance assessments at waste and industrial sites.
• Ensure permit compliance and assess operators’ environmental protection measures.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Proven experience in waste and industrial sectors

Good operational or regulatory knowledge of waste and industry

Influencing and negotiating skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical expertise or regulatory experience

Education

Degree in scientific, environmental or engineering discipline

Job description

A UK environmental regulator is seeking an experienced Regulatory Officer to join their team. The role involves compliance assessments at various industrial sites with responsibilities in ensuring permit compliance and investigating incidents. The ideal candidate must have a degree in a relevant field and strong regulatory knowledge, particularly in waste management and industrial operations. This position offers flexibility with office locations and site visits across the South East.