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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.
Your main work area will be to develop and progress the Hazardous Waste (HW) regulatory reform associated with the Waste Tracking Service (WTS). It is an exciting role which will truly make a difference!
The Hazardous Waste Regulatory Reform Project Lead will play a pivotal role in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, implementing reforms, and driving the reform project to successful completion. Your expertise will be highly beneficial and significantly contribute to successful implementation of the reform.
You will:
1. Coordinate and collate input from EA HW teams regarding regulatory and policy requirements of the regime.
2. Provide technical input to the EA Waste Tracking team.
3. Advise the Defra digital team on the development and design of the Waste Tracking Service using your technical expertise to ensure the service meets the business needs.
4. Provide technical insight/feedback into Defra Policy discussions to ensure the regulatory requirements of the Hazardous Waste Regime are incorporated into the Waste Tracking Service.
5. Engage with the devolved nations around Waste Tracking Service requirements.
In addition, you will:
1. Provide leadership on future Hazardous Waste charging proposals and consultations, advising on technical elements and links to waste tracking.
2. Support wider regulatory reform related to the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
3. Play an integral part of the Hazardous Waste team, supporting and contributing to our wider team remit.
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 the business on hazardous waste, supporting government, industry, and colleagues to ensure proper waste management. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to support policy, legislation, and resource allocation.
Experience/Skills Required
In your capability-based answers, demonstrate your ability to:
* Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Negotiate outcomes by positively influencing others.
* Build trusting and respectful working relationships.
* Make risk-based decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Possess knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management legislation.
* Drive innovation and make things happen.
* Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
* Utilize resources efficiently to deliver aligned outcomes.
* Lead technical work and deliver results through others.
* Develop innovative approaches in response to change.
You will have access to development opportunities and appropriate training.
Contact and additional information
You will have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We will assist you in finding a role that suits your needs. Appropriate training will be provided.
The role is based in an EA Office location with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for further details. For queries, contact charlotte.grimshaw@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 retained for six months, and you may be offered an alternative position.
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