Regulatory Officer - Combined Packaging Regime - 36042

You’ll also play a key role in incident response, with full training and support provided, as well as additional payment where applicable.

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.

Knowledge of compliance and enforcement legislation is a bonus—but don’t worry, full training will be provided.

• We’ll invest in your growth with specialist training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within the Environment Agency
• We’ll invest in your growth with specialist training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within the Environment Agency

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.

• Work with businesses to bring them into compliance and investigate suspected non‑compliance.
• 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.

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.

The auditing team is a supportive and diverse team that truly values collaboration and celebrates success together. United by a shared commitment to protecting the environment, we take pride in the difference our work makes. Working nationally, we improve recycling quality and ensure packaging is responsibly managed. With a blend of fieldwork and desk‑based tasks, we tackle compliance challenges and approach our work with curiosity, integrity, and a genuine willingness to help each other grow.

• Handle challenging conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Travel as needed across the South East as part of our Packaging Producer team.
• Influence and build strong relationships in complex environments.
• Produce accurate reports and analyse data using Microsoft Office tools.

Knowledge of compliance and enforcement legislation is a bonus—but don’t worry, full training will be provided.

We’ll invest in your growth with specialist training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within the Environment Agency

The interviews are likely to be held week commencing the 7th and 14th September 2026.

The interview format will be face‑to‑face.

The role will be a mix of office and homeworking, with travel expected across both your area and nationally. The post requires a full UK driving licence. If you do not have this, we will not be able to progress with your application.

If you require further information please refer to the candidate pack or contact the recruiting manager Jessica.

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We will be running information calls during August- on the 6th at 09:00, 11th at 14:00 and the 14th at 14:00. Please contact amy.reev, Jessica.

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