Job Description

Vacancy Type

Temporary/Full Time

Location

Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid)

Role Salary

13.07 ph

Company Profile

Why choose Valpak?

Valpak has created a friendly and supportive working environment that enables our team to perform to the best of their abilities, with flexible hours, hybrid working options, access to training and opportunities to get involved in various groups to nurture key interests.


With social value at the heart of our business ethos, employees can take a day on us to volunteer for an organisation of their choice, and our Charity Committee organises fundraising events for the employee nominated charity of the year.


Valpak endorses wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, offering subsidised gym membership, optional healthy living seminars and social events, encouraging cross team integration. Plus the "After Work" social group organises regular gatherings - an opportunity to get to know friendly faces.


Our team is passionate, friendly, approachable and dedicated to the business mission - to inspire businesses to do all they can to reduce their environmental impact. If you have an interest in sustainability and like the sound of all Valpak offers, we would love to hear from you!

How will I make a difference?

As the UK's leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to work together towards a profitable, sustainable, waste-free world. To date, our teams work in partnership with more than 400 customers, in nearly every corner of the globe.


You will assist in driving this goal by collecting and manipulating large volumes of data, which we use to keep our customers compliant. You will collect and process data relating to our clients' obligations under the Packaging, WEEE and Batteries regulations.

Job Summary

What will I be doing?

The Advisors will liaise with suppliers, assisting them with their data submissions relating to our clients' obligations under the Packaging, WEEE and Batteries regulations. The Advisor will work alongside Data Administrators, Account Managers and Data Team Managers to effectively communicate requirements for obligations calculations for a range of accounts.


The Advisors will liaise with suppliers of Data Insights' customers to collect information by email, telephone, and live chat, as well as demonstrations and visit client sites to undertake weighing exercises. They will also interact with other departments within Valpak, as well as external organisations, and will therefore need excellent communication skills and a high level of professionalism.


Customer service


To produce written communication with clients and suppliers through emails and letters To provide telephone support to clients and suppliers when collecting packaging weights information

Data cleansing and maintenance


To use in-house computer software to process packaging evidence information To use MS Excel and CRM applications to check and improve accuracy of data within supplier database

Collection of packaging, WEEE and batteries data


To contact the suppliers of Data Insights' clients to gain weights information by email

Understanding of the packaging, WEEE, and batteries regulations


To receive in-house training on the packaging, WEEE and batteries regulations To provide support to the Account Managers in the calculation of the packaging, WEEE and Batteries waste submissions

Valpak company policies


To work within the guidelines of Valpak's ISO accreditation and Risk Management Policies To adhere to all of Valpak's Health and Safety Policies

About you

You will be task driven and confident working with MS Excel (experience of analysing and manipulating large volumes of data is desirable) experience gained during education or employment. In addition, you will also have:


High standards of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, comfortable using email and telephone High level of professionalism An interest is environmental issues is desirable Have a full, driving licence (or working towards) to enable you to travel to customer sites Provide excellent customer service when dealing with clients and clients' suppliers Develop a good understanding of Data Insights' services and processes Provide a high standard of accuracy in collection and management of data Minimum: Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent Desirable: Educated to Degree level or equivalent.

Benefits & Rewards

Hybrid working available, happy to talk flexible working Up to 10% bonus Enhanced holiday scheme (option to buy/sell up to 10 days) and long service awards Critical illness, Life assurance & disability income protection Option to join private medical insurance, subsidised gym membership, and bike to work scheme Contributory pension scheme Wellbeing initiatives and support including Wellbeing App access MyPerks discounts platform

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of our job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. We recommend that you apply for our roles as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.