Job Description

Regulated Industry Officer - 33143

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Regulated Industry Officer - 33143

Number of jobs available
1
Region
South East
City/Town
West Malling
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA ORCHARD HOUSE, ME19 5SH
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Operational Delivery
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
34,320
Closing Date:
06/02/2026, 23:55 hours


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ER04 Job Family Role Profile Environment & Regulation, Grade 4


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Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic environmental professional to join our team responsible for the regulation of environmental permits across the Kent and South London Area.


You will be at the forefront of protecting people and the environment from harm and securing environmental improvements.


As a regulatory officer you will be supported to develop skills in ensuring compliance under the Environmental Permitting Regulations at a range of industrial and waste installations. You will make assessments of an operators' ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise the use of resources. This will involve site-based regulation and desk-based analysis and interpretation of environmental data. You will be expected to take appropriate enforcement action to a range of non-compliances identified.


You will use your influencing and negotiating skills to secure best practice and you will respond to and investigate incidents across our portfolio of sites, making sure preventive and protective action is implemented.



You will be expected to take up an incident management role in the wider business which may include out of hours standby duties.



A full training and development programme will be available to enable you to carry out this regulatory role.



We want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We're all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.


It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.





The team
The post will be based in one of our two installations teams, which sit under Local Operations and are based in West Malling, Kent. The teams work flexibly throughout the Kent and South London Area, regulating sites across a range of industrial sectors such as landfill, hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste treatment, power generation, incineration and food and drink.
Experience/skills required
We are looking for someone who is professionally curious, proactive, and self-motivated with good communication skills.


A full UK (United Kingdom) driving licence will be required as is flexibility to travel for operational site visits and incident response. A vehicle will be made available for business travel in line with our travel policy.


It would be advantageous if you can demonstrate one or more of the following:

Have some scientific and/or regulatory and/or industrial experience Can interpret environmental monitoring and performance data Can manage multiple demands and delivering outcomes as part of a team Take initiative and practice a continuous improvement approach. Have a degree or equivalent in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline Are a member of a relevant professional organisation such as, IEMA, CIWM

You'll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.



Contact and additional information
The post will be based at West Malling, Kent, but we support a flexible balance of home, site and office working. We use smart tools to reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.



We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.



Please note this role does NOT qualify for skilled worker sponsorship.



Interviews are planned to be held w/c 2 March. They will take place in person at a location to be confirmed and will include competency-based questions as well as an exercise/role play scenario.



Please contact Stacey Stanford, Regulated Industry Technical Leader, on stacey.stanford@environment-agency.gov.uk if you have any queries.



Competence 1
Works in Teams
Description
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.




More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.




Please describe a time when you have worked as part of a team and successfully delivered an outcome. Describe your role in ensuring that the team worked effectively to achieve its goal.
Competence 2
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.




Please provide an example of a time you had to convey complex information to an audience where it was important that the message was understood and enacted upon.
Competence 3
Scientific Knowledge
Description
Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.




Please describe how you have used your scientific skills and knowledge to achieve a beneficial outcome.
Competence 4
Environmental Awareness
Description
Appreciates the impact that activities have on the environment and identifies ways to protect and preserve the environment for the future [and limit negative environmental impact].




Please describe how you have used your environmental knowledge to identify ways to protect and enhance the environment.
Role specific license requirements
Are Licenses required for this post? Driving Licence - Eligibility for lease cars is made based on the role. Internal candidates ensure you check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.

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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the

Civil Service Careers website

. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.