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Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek diversity, embrace it, and live it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work alongside our technical lead to manage the waste exemptions regime. Waste Exemption (WEX) charges, implemented on 1 July 2025, will bring environmental, regulatory, and business benefits, but will also increase workload in E&B. We need to establish a sustainable WEX regime and manage it like other chargeable regulatory regimes.
Responsibilities
* Manage WEX income, business planning, and resourcing. Broker organisational priorities, measure performance, and track progress.
* Collaborate with the Ruby Digital Team on developing and enhancing online registration, customer contact, and payment services.
* Coordinate with Defra, NRW, trade bodies, and networks to align policy development with operational delivery.
* Support exemptions reform technical work at key milestones and help build resilience within the WEX team.
Ultimately, you will own all aspects of WEX and support the wider team’s work and priorities.
The Team
You’ll join our national Waste Treatment and Transfer team, which leads on biowaste, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, metals, fire prevention, and waste exemptions.
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 secure resources.
Experience and Skills
* Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity in work practices.
* Knowledge of waste regulation from an operational perspective.
* Understanding of the current regulatory system, including its strengths and weaknesses.
* Business management skills.
* Proven track record of delivering outcome-focused work.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
* Experience in collaborative work to achieve organizational goals.
We offer development opportunities and training.
Additional Information
This is a flexible/hybrid role with an EA Office base location. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please review the Candidate/Additional Information Pack. For queries, contact methane.action@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed based on competency questions. Interviews will be via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being on a reserve list, your details will be held for 6 months for potential alternative roles.
Competencies
1. Influences and Persuades Others: Present convincing cases to gain support for plans.
2. Shapes Organisational Approach & Delivery: Analyze information, develop alternatives, and make timely decisions.
3. Delivers Results Through Others: Coordinate team efforts to deliver outcomes on time and to standard.
For civil service applicants, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you will not be a Crown Servant upon appointment. We support flexible working and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants.
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