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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, communities, and environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership to the Hazardous Waste team regarding the day-to-day activities of the regime. This work complements efforts on regulatory reform and will likely involve helping the team transition the regime from reform to ‘business as usual’.
The role duties and responsibilities are:
1. Waste classification technical leadership
2. Technical leadership for Hazardous Waste compliance and initiatives to improve compliance
3. Enhanced leadership of priority waste streams
4. Providing technical support focusing on priority waste streams, driven by area and national teams
5. Tackling regulatory challenges, securing long-term improvements, and supporting Defra with circular economy work on Hazardous Waste
6. Having a Hazardous Waste enforcement focus to support actions in the control strategy to reduce offending
The team
The Environment & Business (E&B) Hazardous Waste team is a small, high-performing team within the Regime Regulation team of E&B Waste Regulation. We lead on hazardous waste management, supporting government, industry, and colleagues to ensure correct handling of hazardous waste.
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We utilize evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to support policy development, legislation, and resource allocation.
Experience/skills Required
In your responses, demonstrate your ability to:
* Work effectively with diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity considerations
* Negotiate outcomes and influence positively
* Build trusting and respectful relationships
* Make risk-based decisions for optimal outcomes
* Have knowledge of environmental and waste management legislation
* Drive innovation and make things happen
* Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
* Utilize resources efficiently to meet priorities
* Lead technical work and deliver results through others
* Develop new approaches in response to change
We offer development opportunities and appropriate training.
Contact and 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 information, read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Queries can be directed to charlotte.grimshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed anonymously based on competency questions. Interviews are 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 retained for six months, and you may be offered an alternative position.
Competencies:
1. Focus on Customers and Partners: Address needs of internal and external customers, providing rapid and effective responses. Describe a time when you managed diverse customer needs to reach an agreement.
2. Influences and Persuades Others: Present convincing cases to win support and encourage following plans willingly. Describe how you influenced others to achieve a result.
3. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Find and implement solutions by analyzing information, exploring alternatives, and making timely decisions. Provide an example involving root cause analysis.
4. Delivers Results Through Others: Lead teams to deliver results on time and to standards. Describe how you delegated responsibilities to achieve business priorities.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; employment does not confer Crown Servant status. For those in local government or similar bodies, continuous service rights may vary. Contact your HR for clarification.
We value diversity and offer flexible working, including job sharing. We guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.
As a Non-Departmental Public Body, we use government frameworks for external recruitment, and direct engagement is not possible.
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