City/Town
Welwyn Garden City
Region
East of England
Salary Minimum
£43,198
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
EA/1413505
Closing date
23 Mar 2026
Published date
02 Mar 2026
Grade
5
Job description
Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid Working Model)
Salary: £43,198
Contract Type: Permanent - Full-time or Part-time
Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026
Interview Dates: Week Commencing 13th April 2026
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. If you have any questions regarding the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
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 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.
Closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026
Interview date: W/C 13th April
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.