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Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects 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.
Role Overview
Do you want to drive forward the circular economy and influence future waste legislation? We’re looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Producer Responsibility team to help deliver the Government’s Resources and Waste Strategy.
You’ll work with Environment Agency colleagues, Defra, UK devolved administrations, and industry to deliver significant legislative reforms. You can make a difference.
You’ll need to be adaptable, self-motivated, and able to translate policy into action. Your involvement will include:
* Working closely with stakeholders across government, industry, and the Environment Agency to influence and implement legislation for workstreams such as Packaging and Deposit Return Scheme, with support for other workstreams as needed.
* Providing technical advice within the Environment Agency and to industry.
* Driving reforms in waste management to change how waste is managed in England, collaborating with like-minded colleagues. You may work on developing a digital system for waste management or delving into policy development.
Our team is dispersed, working with various technical and project teams nationwide. We utilize smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, though some travel and overnight stays may be required.
The Team
You’ll join our Producer Responsibility Team, which leads on reforming Waste Regulations to ensure government ambitions for resource conservation and waste minimization are achieved.
In Environment & Business (E&B), we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We leverage evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy and legislation, and secure resources.
Experience and Skills Required
In your responses, please demonstrate your ability to:
* Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Negotiate outcomes and positively influence colleagues.
* Build trusting, respectful working relationships.
* Make risk-based decisions to achieve optimal results.
* Possess knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management laws.
* Drive innovation and make things happen.
* Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
We offer development opportunities and appropriate training to support your growth.
Additional Information
You will have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, with support to find a suitable role. Training will be provided.
The role is based at an EA Office location, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
For more details, please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. For queries, contact roger.thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed 'blind' based on your answers to competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you agree to be placed on a reserve list, your details will be kept for six months, and you may be offered an alternative role.
Contract Length: 12 months
Competencies
Focus on Customers and Partners: Demonstrate engagement with stakeholders to address challenges.
Influences and Persuades Others: Present convincing cases to secure support for initiatives.
Achieves Results: Prioritize and organize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
Further details on competency responses are available in the candidate pack.
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