Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek diversity, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.
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 need to be adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of translating policy into action.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Collaborating with stakeholders across government, industry, and the Environment Agency to influence and implement legislation for workstreams such as Packaging and Deposit Return Scheme, among others.
* Providing technical advice within the Environment Agency and to industry.
* Driving reforms in waste management to change how waste is managed in England, including shaping digital systems for waste management or policy development.
Our dispersed team uses smart tools to stay connected, reducing travel, though some travel and overnight stays may be required.
The Team
You will join our Producer Responsibility Team, which leads on reforming waste regulations to meet government ambitions for resource conservation and waste minimization. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture that values evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to influence policy, legislation, and resource allocation.
Experience and Skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging diversity considerations in your work.
* Confidence in negotiating outcomes and positively influencing others.
* Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships.
* Risk-based decision-making skills to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management laws.
* Drive to innovate and make impactful changes.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
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