Regulatory Officer (Hazardous Waste)

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated environmental professional to join our Installations Regulatory Team in Hertfordshire and North London.

In this pivotal role, you will lead on regulatory compliance for hazardous waste and waste classification across a range of industrial sectors. These include chemical manufacturing, incineration, metals, textiles, and refineries.

As the hazardous waste technical lead, you will be at the forefront of protecting communities and the environment from harm. Your work will help contribute to a cleaner, greener and healthier environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the team’s hazardous waste regulatory work.
• Contribute to and help deliver the hazardous waste regime delivery plan.
• Review and assess waste classification reports to ensure they meet regulatory guidance and standards.
• Monitor and report on performance, supporting continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive positive environmental outcomes

The successful candidate will complete a technical development framework and will be supported throughout by a dedicated mentor.

This role requires regular attendance in the office, including a weekly team day, to support learning, collaboration, and development.

About the Team

You’ll join a collaborative and skilled Installations team, working flexibly across the area to regulate a variety of permitted sites. We’re committed to reducing environmental harm and improving compliance across our sectors.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel for operational site visits – (this will involve being within 2 hours of travel distance from Welwyn Garden City).
• Ability to review technical waste assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work experience in the process industries or waste management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide technical leadership
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of WM3.

Desirable:

• Educated to degree level (e.g. Scientific or Environmental).
• Experience working independently and collaboratively to meet shared goals.

Incident Response Commitment

All our officers take part in incident response duties. You’ll receive full training and support, including flexible working arrangements to ensure this commitment is manageable for you. This may attract an additional payment.

Why Join Us?

At the Environment Agency, we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options – 1 day in the office minimum. All other working days will be a mix of site visits and home working.
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with service
• Flexi-time available to give you a work life balance
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A generous Pension contribution at 19% (in addition to your salary!)
• Supportive, inclusive teams and strong staff networks
• 2 additional days for environmental outcomes – paid volunteering time

As an organisation, we strive to reflect the communities we serve. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the UK's biggest environmental organisation. Join us, and together, let's tackle the challenges of a changing climate and build a more sustainable future. Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency.

Application Guidance

Please note, 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. Please see our candidate guidance on our careers site for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Please note that providing false or misleading information at any stage of the application or recruitment process may result in withdrawal of your application, or where applicable, disciplinary action in line with internal processes

We will maintain a reserve list for 6 months and may offer similar roles at other locations linked to this position.

Candidates selected for interview will be notified by email at least five days in advance. Please check both your inbox and junk mail folders to ensure you don’t miss our message.

Want to Know More?

Please read the Job Profile and Candidate Pack for full details of the role, working environment and application process on our careers site.

Closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026.
Interview date: W/C 13th April.