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Job Description
The Environment Agency is 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.
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 work with Environment Agency colleagues, Defra, UK devolved administrations, and industry to deliver significant legislative changes. You can make a difference.
You’ll need to be adaptable, self-motivated, and able to translate policy into action.
You’ll be involved in various aspects of our work, especially:
1. Working closely with stakeholders across government, industry, and the Environment Agency to influence and implement legislation for workstreams including 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. This could involve shaping digital systems for waste management or delving into policy development.
Our team is dispersed and collaborates with technical and project teams nationwide.
We utilize smart tools to stay connected and minimize travel, though some travel and overnight stays may be required.
The team
You’ll join our Producer Responsibility Team, which leads waste regulation reforms to help deliver the government’s resource conservation ambitions.
In Environment & Business, we promote 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/skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Confidence in negotiating outcomes and positively influencing colleagues.
* Ability to build trusting, 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.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role suited to your needs, with appropriate training provided.
The role is flexible/hybrid with an EA Office base location. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please review the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. For questions, contact roger.thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed blindly via competency questions. Interviews will be 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, and you may be offered an alternative role.
Length of contract: 12 months
Competencies
1. Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses internal and external customer needs, providing rapid, effective responses. Explain how you have engaged stakeholders to address a challenge.
1. Influences and Persuades Others
Present a convincing case to gain support, even where logic alone might fail. Share an example of influencing outside your usual team.
1. Achieves Results
Set high standards, meet targets, prioritize tasks, and organize resources to deliver results on time. Describe how you prioritized workload to meet a deadline.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment does not confer civil service status or continuous service benefits.
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