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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.
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 collaborate with Environment Agency colleagues, Defra, UK devolved administrations, and industry to implement significant legislative reforms. You can make a difference.
You’ll need to be adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of translating policy into action.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. 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 to other workstreams as needed.
2. Providing technical advice within the Environment Agency and to industry.
3. Driving reforms in waste management to change how waste is managed in England, collaborating with like-minded individuals to achieve common goals. This may involve shaping digital systems for waste management or policy development.
Our team is dispersed and collaborates 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 will join our Producer Responsibility Team, which leads waste regulation reforms to help conserve resources and minimize waste.
In Environment & Business, we foster 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
* Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Confidence in negotiating and positively influencing others.
* Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships.
* Risk-based decision-making skills to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management laws.
* Drive to innovate and make things happen.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
We offer development opportunities and appropriate training.
Additional Information
You will have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We will assist in finding a role that suits your needs, and training will be provided.
The role is based in our EA Office, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be necessary.
Please review the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. For queries, contact roger.thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed blindly based on your competency answers. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you wish to be on a reserve list, we will hold your details for 6 months and may offer an alternative position.
Contract Length: 12 months
Competencies:
1. Focuses on Customers and Partners: Demonstrates ability to address internal and external customer needs, providing effective responses. Describe how you have engaged stakeholders to solve a challenge.
2. Influences and Persuades Others: Presents convincing cases to gain support. Share an example of influencing outside your usual team.
3. Achieves Results: Sets high standards, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines. Describe how you managed workload to meet a deadline.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; thus, employment does not confer civil service status. For details on continuous service, consult your HR.
We promote diversity and inclusion, welcome flexible working, and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.
As a Non-Departmental Public Body, we utilize government frameworks for recruitment. For support suppliers, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier.
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