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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). This is an exciting role that 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 project to successful completion. Your expertise will be highly beneficial and will significantly contribute to the 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 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 regarding Waste Tracking Service requirements.
In addition, you will:
1. Provide leadership on future Hazardous Waste charging proposals and consultations, advising on technical aspects and links to waste tracking.
2. Support wider regulatory reform related to the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
3. Support and contribute to the wider Hazardous Waste team remit, playing an integral role within the team.
The team
The Environment & Business (E&B) Hazardous Waste team is a small, high-performing team within the Regime Regulation team in 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 delivery, influence legislation, and secure resources.
Experience/Skills Required
Please demonstrate your capabilities with examples of:
* Working effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Negotiating outcomes and positively influencing others.
* Building trusting and respectful relationships.
* Risk-based decision making skills.
* Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management legislation.
* Driving innovation and making things happen.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Efficient use of resources to meet priorities.
* Leading technical work and delivering results through others.
* Developing new approaches in response to change.
We offer development opportunities and appropriate training.
Contact and additional information
Inclusive incident management objectives will be part of your development plan. We will assist you in finding a suitable role. Training will be provided.
Location: Flexible/hybrid working with an EA Office base. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. For queries, contact charlotte.grimshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed blindly via competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you agree to be on a reserve list, your details will be kept for 6 months for potential alternative roles.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
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