Overview
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect 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.
Role and responsibilities
* Manage the WEX income, business planning and resourcing. Broker organisational priorities, measures, and track performance.
* Work with the Ruby Digital Team on the development and enhancements of our online registration service, our national customer contact centre and our payment centre.
* Work with Defra, NRW, trade bodies and networks to ensure line of sight between Defra policy development and our operational delivery capabilities.
* Support exemptions reform technical work at critical milestones and help build resilience in the WEX team.
* Own all things WEX with scope to support the wider team’s work and priorities.
Team and environment
You’ll join our national Waste Treatment and Transfer team, and our national leads on biowaste, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, metals, fire prevention and waste exemptions. In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience/skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
* Knowledge of waste regulation from an operational perspective
* Knowledge of the regulatory system currently in place to regulate the sector and awareness of some of its strengths and weaknesses.
* Business management
* You will have a demonstrable track record of delivering work focussed outcomes
* Ability to work to deadlines and tight timescales
* Experience of working collaboratively to deliver our goals.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Additional information
Location: EA Office base location, with a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries: methane.action@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are “blind” assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. For details about supplier opportunities, please refer to government guidance.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
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