EPR Data Consultant (US)

Overview

Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid)
Salary: £26,000 – 28,000 (pro rata) + Up to 10% Bonus and Benefits

Valpak has created a friendly and supportive working environment that enables our team to perform to the best of their abilities, with flexible hours, hybrid working options, access to training and opportunities to get involved in various groups to nurture key interests.

With social value at the heart of our business ethos, employees can take a day on us to volunteer for an organisation of their choice, and our Charity Committee organises fundraising events for the employee nominated charity of the year.

Valpak endorses wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, offering subsidised gym membership, optional healthy living seminars and social events, encouraging cross team integration. Plus the “After Work” social group organises regular gatherings – an opportunity to get to know friendly faces. We have also completed our Thrive at Work Foundation Level, demonstrating our commitment to creating a workplace where staff can thrive, both personally and professionally.

Our team is passionate, friendly, approachable and dedicated to the business mission – to inspire businesses to do all they can to reduce their environmental impact. If you have an interest in sustainability and like the sound of all Valpak offers, we would love to hear from you!

Carbon Footprint

How will I make a difference?

As the UK’s leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to work together towards a profitable, sustainable, waste-free world. To date, our teams work in partnership with more than 400 customers, in nearly every corner of the globe.

You will assist in driving this goal by supporting the delivery of accurate and timely data declarations as specified by environmental legislation and voluntary commitments. You will help support our customers to comply with environmental legislation and give insights to the packaging they handle, allowing them to make meaningful changes with confidence.

What will I be doing?

The EPR Data Consultant will work alongside our International Compliance Advisors/Consultants who act as the customer facing touchpoint, to ensure all international data submissions are submitted to a high standard.

The candidate will work closely with the International Compliance Advisors/Consultants and will maintain a good knowledge of the relevant account in order to ensure data submitted to the relevant authorities complies with legal requirements and regulations. They will also work together to ensure that the customer is receiving a high level of service overall.

Key accountabilities include:

• Management Of Data for Allocated Accounts
• Work alongside the customer facing account manager to ensure that international compliance data is accurate and submitted on time
• Work with the UK data team to ensure all data submissions are completed to a high standard
• Ensure that all required environmental data (including but not limited to weights information) is collated appropriately
• Ensure data received from customer contains necessary information
• May involve some telephone/email support to suppliers

• Data Cleansing and Maintenance
• Become an expert in utilising in house software system (EPIC) which inputs and analyses weights information
• Manipulate data into relevant format for each country/regulation
• Use various tools to consistently check and improve on the accuracy of international data
• Use data skills to provide useful information for accounts such as swings analysis and trends

• Maintain a strong knowledge of the international environmental regulations across a variety of countries
• Work alongside the International Compliance Advisors/Consultants to understand and maintain a strong knowledge of data requirements and scoping in relevant countries
• Develop and maintain a good knowledge of activities and obligations for relevant accounts
• Perform data checks for all accounts, to ensure all submissions are as accurate as possible and consistently improved

• Contribute to consistently improving and innovating the International Data Service
• Proactively seek out opportunities to make efficiencies and further develop the service
• Inspect and advance current procedures
• Optimise data automation practices

What skills will I need?

• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (VBA or other coding knowledge desirable)
• Ability to quickly take on large quantities of technical information
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and organization skills
• Collaborative working style
• Solution orientated problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A knowledge of analysing and manipulating large volumes of data is desirable
• An interest in environmental issues is desirable
• Educated to Degree Level

What kind of businesses will I be working with?

What benefits will I receive?

We strive to make Valpak an employer of choice. Whether it’s achieving work-life balance, helping towards a healthier lifestyle, or saving money. We have a range of benefits to help support you, including:

• Hybrid working and flexi Friday early finish
• Company annual bonus – up to 10%
• Enhanced pension scheme with Aviva (doubled up to 8%)
• Access to voluntary benefits such as private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 25 days annual leave and option to buy/sell additional days
• Annual volunteering day
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Access to a savings platform that includes discounts and money-off promotions from 800+ retailers
• Wellbeing initiatives

If you would like to be considered for more than one role or future roles, simply send your CV to cv@valpak.co.uk .

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