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Job Description
Your main work area will be to develop and progress the Hazardous Waste (HW) regulatory reform associated with the Waste Tracking Service (WTS). It 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 reform project to successful completion. Your expertise will be highly beneficial and significantly contribute to the successful implementation of the reform.
Responsibilities
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 to ensure it 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 devolved nations on Waste Tracking Service requirements.
6. Provide leadership on future Hazardous Waste charging proposals and consultations, advising on technical aspects and links to waste tracking.
7. Support wider regulatory reform related to the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
8. Support and contribute to the wider Hazardous Waste team.
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 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, using evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to support policy, legislation, and resource securing.
Experience and Skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Confidence in negotiating outcomes and positively influencing others.
* Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships.
* Risk-based decision-making skills.
* Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management legislation.
* Drive to innovate and make things happen.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Resourcefulness in delivering outcomes aligned with priorities.
* Leadership skills in technical work and delivering results through others.
* Innovative approaches to respond to change.
Development opportunities and training will be provided.
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