Job Description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work alongside our technical lead and others to manage the waste exemptions regime. Waste Exemption (WEX) charges were implemented on 1 July 2025. WEX charges will lead to environmental, regulatory and business benefits, but will also create additional workload in E&B. We need to place WEX on a sustainable regime footing and manage it like other chargeable regulatory regimes.
You will:
* manage the WEX income, business planning and resourcing. You will also need to broker organisational priorities, measures, and track performance. You will
* work with our Ruby Digital Team on the development and enhancements of our on-line registration service, our national customer contact centre and our payment centre.
* need to work with Defra, NRW, trade bodies and our networks to ensure we have line of sight between Defra policy development and our operational delivery capabilities.
* support exemptions reform technical work at critical milestones and help build resilience in the WEX team.
Ultimately, you will own all things WEX with scope to support the wider team’s work and priorities.
The team
You’ll join our national Waste Treatment and Transfer team, and our national leads on biowaste, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, metals, fire prevention and of course, waste exemptions.
Experience/skills Required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
* Knowledge of waste regulation from an operational perspective
* Knowledge of the regulatory system currently in place to regulate the sector and awareness of some of its strengths and weaknesses.
* Business management
* You will have a demonstrable track record of delivering work focussed outcomes
* Ability to work to deadlines and tight timescales
* Experience of working collaboratively to deliver our goals.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Other information
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information.
Any queries, contact methane.action@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competences
1. Influences and Persuades Others
2. Shapes organisational approach & delivery
3. Delivers Results Through Others
Additional guidance
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 the Crown Commercial Service information page for more details.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
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