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England, United Kingdom

Leading development of company wide Strategic Approach to Artificial Intelligence in Regulation. Working with Industry, Academics and Regulators to develop a sustainable consistent approach to the use of Artificial Intelligence; by those subject to environmental regulations in England and as a regulatory tool. Developing new data and intelligence led regulation and compliance tools across the organisation, ensuring systems are fit for purpose across multiple regimes and legislative… Show more Leading development of company wide Strategic Approach to Artificial Intelligence in Regulation. Working with Industry, Academics and Regulators to develop a sustainable consistent approach to the use of Artificial Intelligence; by those subject to environmental regulations in England and as a regulatory tool. Developing new data and intelligence led regulation and compliance tools across the organisation, ensuring systems are fit for purpose across multiple regimes and legislative requirements. Show less

The Future Regulation team develop new tools and regulatory approaches to compliance with environmental legislation. We explore innovative approaches to how we do things, to shape the future of environmental regulation in England. My role is to make compliance easier and regulation smarter, utilising data, AI, behavioural insights, earned recognition and regulated self-assurance, both for our customers and the organisation. Not only digitising existing systems but also reviewing how our current… Show more The Future Regulation team develop new tools and regulatory approaches to compliance with environmental legislation. We explore innovative approaches to how we do things, to shape the future of environmental regulation in England. My role is to make compliance easier and regulation smarter, utilising data, AI, behavioural insights, earned recognition and regulated self-assurance, both for our customers and the organisation. Not only digitising existing systems but also reviewing how our current processes can be augmented to harness digital and technology innovations. Show less

Supporting the Environment Agency response to potential No Deal EU Exit Scenarios.

Single point of contact for high risk fire sites, poor compliance sites. Supporting interventions at regulated facilities with poor environmental compliance.Involved in area work for China Waste Import Restrictions and understanding Brexit impacts on waste exports.Developed new integrated tools to assist regulatory officers. Held portfolio for poor compliance sites. Delivered a reformed regulatory compliance strategy for operators with multiple sites, lead interventions on… Show more Single point of contact for high risk fire sites, poor compliance sites. Supporting interventions at regulated facilities with poor environmental compliance.Involved in area work for China Waste Import Restrictions and understanding Brexit impacts on waste exports.Developed new integrated tools to assist regulatory officers. Held portfolio for poor compliance sites. Delivered a reformed regulatory compliance strategy for operators with multiple sites, lead interventions on sites of high strategic importance.Lead investigator for high public interest environmental incidents. Show less

Responsible for waste regulation in Lincolnshire. Dealing with Emergency Planning and Response, Illegal Waste Sites, Environmental Law and Enforcement. Recognised as a Practicing Environmental Regulator.Lead regulator in major investigations into waste crimes.Enhanced communities resolving amenity issues impacting local residents, Collaborative working with partner organisations including fire and rescue services, local authorities and police services.Delivered a… Show more Responsible for waste regulation in Lincolnshire. Dealing with Emergency Planning and Response, Illegal Waste Sites, Environmental Law and Enforcement. Recognised as a Practicing Environmental Regulator.Lead regulator in major investigations into waste crimes.Enhanced communities resolving amenity issues impacting local residents, Collaborative working with partner organisations including fire and rescue services, local authorities and police services.Delivered a project to re-engage with unvisited waste sites across Lincolnshire over 6 months as part of Key Performance Indicators. Reduced unvisited sites by 35% over 2 month.Materials Facility Lead Regulator - Responsible for delivering work to ensure compliance with Schedule 9A of Environmental Permitting (Amendment) Regulations 2014. Advise companies on best available techniques for sampling waste streams to ensure accurate recycling figures are reported. International Waste Shipments Lead Regulator - Responsible for ensuring waste exports from UK ports are compliant with UK and EU legislation. Involved with investigations into non compliant shipments and illegal activities.Other Roles and Responsibilities: - Single Point of Contact for two Local Councils for all council owned and operated waste sites- Providing specialist noise compliance advice and assessment across the Lincolnshire Area- Mentoring new Environment Officers, guiding their learning through a technical development framework- Providing technical advice and guidance to the waste industry and waste regulators- Influencing companies to employ Best Available Techniques, reduce waste to landfill and follow the waste hierarchy- Assessing waste classification and ensuring sites comply with Duty of Care and Hazardous Waste Legislation Show less

Working in a geographically dispersed national team to review and assess management system documents to ensure waste industry compliance with recently revised Fire Prevention Plan legislation.- Assessing Fire Prevention Plans for regulated waste facilities- Returning complete assessments to tight deadlines- Providing technical guidance and feedback to assist completion of Fire Prevention Plans- Devising and delivering area training to colleagues

Responsible for the Environmental Regulation of waste sites in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Deals with Emergency Planning and Response, Illegal Waste Sites, Environmental Law and Environmental Enforcement.Key Achievements:Lead regulator for Site of High Public Interest. Subject to many amenity complaints from local residents. Developed relationship with site managers and local residents. Took time to understand issues and investigate causes. Used multiple regulatory and… Show more Responsible for the Environmental Regulation of waste sites in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Deals with Emergency Planning and Response, Illegal Waste Sites, Environmental Law and Environmental Enforcement.Key Achievements:Lead regulator for Site of High Public Interest. Subject to many amenity complaints from local residents. Developed relationship with site managers and local residents. Took time to understand issues and investigate causes. Used multiple regulatory and persuasive tools to drive compliance. Secured company buy in for investment in substantial improvements and public liaison meeting. complaints reduced by 80% from 2014 to 2015.Delivered multiple successful prosecution case files as lead investigator across the North East of England against a number of waste crime activities.Developed and implemented a new system of risk assessed work delivery, utilising existing data and local knowledge of sites. Constant review of work delivery and new knowledge was used to keep the risk register accurate on a quarterly basis.Other roles and responsibilities:- Lead Officer for numerous High Priority sites. Driving improvements with regulatory tools and logical persuasion.- Represented the Environment Agency at public engagement meetings.- Advocate of proactive public liaison.- Early adopter of new regulatory tools to aid the quest for compliance.- Provided specialist noise compliance advice to colleagues across the area.- Regularly supported and coached colleagues with contentious sites. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Working as Category 1 Responder under Civil Contingencies Act 2004Planning and Execution of Norland 86 and 87 Live Multi Agency Emergency Response Training Exercises.Active roles in CBRN incident exercises at Tyne Dock and St James Park in run up to Olympic Games 2012Representative at Northumberland Local Resilience Forum