Job Description

Role:

AATF Compliance & Data Manager

Location:

Preston, PR2 - incorporating hybrid working

Hours:

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Salary:

42,000 - 47,000 per annum, dependant on experience

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Site Operations, the AATF Compliance & Data Manager will take ownership of all WEEE compliance and data activities across our AATF operations. This role is critical in ensuring Recycling Lives Services remains fully compliant with UK WEEE Regulations and maintains accurate, validated data across all accredited sites.



You will act as the subject matter expert for AATF data, oversee regulatory submissions, manage internal processes, lead audits, and maintain strong working relationships with Producer Compliance Schemes and the Environment Agency. You will also provide day-to-day leadership to the Weighbridge and AATF Administrative teams, ensuring high-quality and timely outputs.



This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced compliance and data professional who thrives in a regulated environment and is motivated by accuracy, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

The Business

Recycling Lives Services provides WEEE, Batteries and Packaging compliance services as well as UK-wide waste management solutions. Working closely with the Recycling Lives Charity, we deliver positive outcomes for people and the planet in everything we do.



We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, and we are committed to improving lives, supporting our people, and operating with integrity and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality & Validation

Oversee and take accountability for all WEEE data recorded at RLS AATF sites. Direct Weighbridge Operators to ensure accurate categorisation, allocation, and data entry. Complete quarterly and annual reconciliations against WEEE Online, resolving any discrepancies. Investigate data queries raised internally or by Schemes and issue timely responses.

Regulatory Reporting & Submissions

Lead creation and submission of ICER reports within regulatory and contractual deadlines. Manage quarterly and annual submissions to the Environment Agency, ensuring 100% accuracy. Log estimated collection volumes and manage evidence trade agreements with Schemes. Communicate proactively with Schemes regarding under/over-supply forecasts.

Compliance & Governance

Maintain expert knowledge of UK WEEE Regulations and support the delivery of all AATF accreditation requirements. Lead the development and ongoing improvement of AATF procedures in line with ISO standards. Investigate non-conformance, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.

People Management

Line manage the Weighbridge Operator(s) and AATF Administrative team. Manage performance, workload allocation, training, and development.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary compliance/data contact for Producer Compliance Schemes. Engage professionally with EA officers on audits, data queries, and governance matters. Lead all EA AATF audits, including preparation, delivery, and completion of follow-up actions.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working within WEEE compliance, AATF operations, environmental compliance, regulatory reporting or a closely related field. Strong knowledge of UK WEEE Regulations (desired but not essential if willing to learn). Excellent data accuracy, validation, and analysis skills. Strong organisational and reporting capability with high attention to detail. Confident stakeholder manager, able to represent RLS professionally with Schemes and regulatory bodies. Experience leading or supervising a small team. Process-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement. Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

The Benefits

Competitive remuneration package Pension contributions: 5% employee / 3% employer 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Free access to in-house qualified counselling support Free access to independent qualified financial advisors Free eye test vouchers Free fruit boxes Healthcare cashback plan
Access to ethical loan and savings products
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Cycle to Work scheme


Eligible after 12 months' service

We Are an Equal Opportunities Employer

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, sex, disability, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.