Regulatory Officer 1 - South West - Combined Packaging Regime - 33057

Environment Agency; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive workforce policies

Job summary

A UK environmental organization seeks a Regulatory Officer to enhance recycling and reduce waste in England. The role involves compliance monitoring, relationship building, and data analysis in a dynamic environment. Applicants must have a full UK driving license and be ready to travel within the South West. An understanding of compliance legislation is beneficial, but training will be provided. This position promotes sustainability and offers flexible work patterns.

Qualifications

• Ability to influence and build relationships in complex environments.
• Produce accurate reports and analyze data effectively.
• Knowledge of compliance and enforcement legislation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with businesses to ensure compliance and investigate noncompliance.
• Carry out audits both on-site and remotely.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Solve technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Analyze complex data to support decision-making.

Skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Compliance understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As a Regulatory Officer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of recycling in England and see the impact of your work every day. Working within our Combined Packaging Regime team in Waste Markets & Shipments (WM&S), you’ll help reduce waste, improve recycling standards, and support businesses to operate more sustainably. You’ll regulate producers who place packaging on the market, ensuring they meet their legal obligations and manage their packaging waste responsibly. In this role, you’ll plan, monitor, and deliver compliance and enforcement activities that contribute to a circular economy. The work involves a balance of fieldwork and desk-based tasks, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with businesses to bring them into compliance and investigate suspected noncompliance.
• Carry out audits both on-site and remotely.
• Build effective relationships with businesses and stakeholders.
• Solve technical challenges and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Analyse complex data to support informed decision-making.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Contribute to improving processes and operational guidance.
• You’ll also play a key role in incident response, with full training and support provided, as well as additional payment where applicable.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Travel as needed across the South West as part of our Packaging Producer or Material Facilities team.
• Influence and build strong relationships in complex environments.
• Produce accurate reports and analyse data using Microsoft Office tools.
• Prioritise effectively to manage multiple demands and deliver results.
• Knowledge of compliance and enforcement legislation is a bonus—but full training will be provided.
• The role requires a full UK driving licence.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work—we seek it, embrace it, and live it for the benefit of our people, our communities, and the environment. Flexible working patterns, including job sharing, are welcomed.

If you’re ready to use your skills to protect the environment and help shape a more sustainable future, apply now and be part of the change.

Please note, there is an expected start date of 15 June 2026 for this role, subject to change.