Location
West Malling, Kent

Hours
Full Time (flexible working patterns available, including job share)

Salary
£43,198 per annum (salary and grading based on experience and skills)

About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional individual to join the Kent and South London area Installations team at the Environment Agency. You will be part of a team where protecting the environment is the priority and the work is varied, challenging, and interesting. A training and development programme is available for the successful applicant.

Your main responsibility will be the regulation of sites with Installations permits under the Environmental Permitting Regulations, primarily covering Landfill/Deposit for Recovery, Biowaste Treatment, and Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste treatment sites. The team also regulates sectors including Paper and Pulp, Combustion, Incineration, Chemicals, Food and Drink, and Oil/Gas.

Your work will involve:
- Ensuring permit compliance through site inspections and audits, assessing operators’ ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution, and optimise resources
- Analysis and interpretation of environmental monitoring and performance data
- Undertaking enforcement and remediation actions for non-compliances and environmental incidents at permitted sites
- Using influencing and negotiating skills to promote best practice
- Collaborating with other regulatory bodies, authorities, and stakeholders
- Engaging with people at all levels within industry, local communities, and other interested groups
- Participating in the assessment of and response to environmental incidents

We are fully committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome flexible working arrangements. Please include any preferred working patterns in your application.

Experience
Experience in environmental regulation, compliance monitoring, or a related field is desirable. Proven ability to conduct site inspections and audits, interpret environmental data, and manage enforcement actions is advantageous.

About you
You are enthusiastic, professional, and motivated to protect the environment. You possess strong influencing and negotiating skills and can work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including industry representatives, local communities, and regulatory bodies. You are adaptable and able to work in a varied and challenging environment. Commitment to inclusive working and flexible approaches is essential.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, or a related discipline are desirable but not mandatory. A willingness to engage in ongoing training and development is expected.