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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.
This is an exciting role in the Hazardous Waste team to provide leadership ensuring that the regime is sustainably resourced, meets all aspects reviewed through internal audit, and remains fit for the future.
Responsibilities:
1. Forming a holistic review of hazardous waste charge funding and outcomes, including options for improvements.
2. Taking forward recommendations from this review, which may include:
* Assessing distribution of monies
* Evaluating KPIs
* Conceiving and delivering different ways of working
1. Other responsibilities may include:
* Implementing recommendations from internal delivery audits
* Supporting the implementation of Improving Regulation
* Driving Area Hazardous Waste activity and increasing visibility
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 & Resources Regulation. We lead the business on hazardous waste, supporting government, industry, and colleagues to ensure hazardous waste is managed correctly.
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 securing.
Experience/Skills Required
Please demonstrate your capabilities in:
* Working effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging diversity considerations
* Negotiating outcomes and positively influencing others
* Building trusting, respectful relationships
* Risk-based decision making
* Knowledge of environmental and waste management legislation
* Driving innovation and making things happen
* Effective written and verbal communication
* Resource management to meet priorities
* Leading technical work and delivering results through others
* Developing new approaches in response to change
Development opportunities and training will be provided.
Additional Information
Location is flexible/hybrid; some travel may be required. For more details, read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack. Contact: charlotte.grimshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are assessed via competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams within two weeks of closing. We support flexible working and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants.
Other Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
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