Data Integrity Auditor (12-month FTC)

About Us

Valpak is the leading provider of environmental compliance, recycling and sustainability solutions. We are working to help over 4,000 organisations meet their unique needs. Our parent company, the Reconomy Group, operates all over the world.

Overall purpose

The purpose of the Data Integrity Auditor within our data insight team is to uphold the highest standards of data accuracy, reliability, and compliance in our Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting. This role is crucial in ensuring that all data submitted for compliance purposes is thoroughly validated and verified, maintaining the integrity of our reporting processes. The Data Integrity Auditor is dedicated to conducting thorough sign offs, identifying discrepancies, and implementing improvements to our data management practices, thereby supporting our commitment to regulatory compliance and enhancing the overall quality of our EPR compliance reports.

Requirements:

Data Validation and Verification

• Conduct thorough sign offs to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Verify data against regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Identify and correct data discrepancies and errors.
• Implement validation protocols to maintain data quality.
• Verify data consistency between reports and source systems

Data Quality Assessment

• Assess data for accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Identify patterns or trends indicating potential data issues.
• Recommend improvements based on quality assessments.
• Track and report on data quality metrics.
• Implement risk management plans. Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.

Process Improvement Recommendations

• Identify inefficiencies in current data management processes.
• Develop and propose process improvements.
• Implement changes to enhance data quality and compliance.
• Monitor the impact of process changes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Conduct training sessions for the data management team.
• Offer ongoing support and guidance to team members.
• Work with IT and operations to ensure data integrity
• Share audit findings and recommendations with other departments

Regulatory Updates

• Stay informed about changes in EPR regulations.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to current regulations.

Experience, skills

• Proven experience in data management, quality control, or a related field
• Previous experience conducting sign offs preferable
• Strong knowledge of packaging and waste regulations in different jurisdictions
• Experience in creating and reviewing compliance reports.
• Industry specific knowledge relevant to the organisation's EPR compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data validation.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools (e.g., EPIC, Excel) preferable
• Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide training on data integrity

Qualifications

• Applicants should be educated to degree level or possess solid work experience in related field.

Benefits & Rewards

• Dual Location / Hybrid worker Status
• Participation in our annual Incentive Plan (VIP) - up to 10% bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell up to 10 days annual leave
• Access to voluntary benefits including private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership
• Automatic inclusion in Life Assurance, Critical Illness and Disability Income protection schemes
• Pension scheme up to 8% employer contribution
• Access to reward & discount platform
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Volunteering day

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of our job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. We recommend that you apply for our roles as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date