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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, communities, and environment.
Main Responsibilities
Your main work area will be to develop and progress the Hazardous Waste (HW) regulatory reform associated with the Waste Tracking Service (WTS). This is an exciting role that will make a real difference!
The Hazardous Waste Regulatory Reform Project Lead will play a pivotal role in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, implementing reforms, and driving the project to successful completion. Your expertise will be highly beneficial and contribute significantly to the successful implementation of the reform.
You will:
* Coordinate and collate input from EA HW teams regarding regulatory and policy requirements of the regime.
* Provide technical input to the EA Waste Tracking team.
* Advise the Defra digital team on the development and design of the Waste Tracking Service, ensuring it meets business needs.
* Provide technical insight/feedback into Defra Policy discussions to ensure the Hazardous Waste Regime requirements are integrated into the Waste Tracking Service.
* Engage with devolved nations on Waste Tracking Service requirements.
In addition, you will:
* Provide leadership on future Hazardous Waste charging proposals and consultations, advising on technical aspects and links to waste tracking.
* Support wider regulatory reform related to Hazardous Waste Regulations.
* 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 on hazardous waste, supporting government, industry, and colleagues to ensure proper management.
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We leverage evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to support policy, legislation, and resource allocation.
Experience/Skills Required
Please demonstrate in your answers your ability to:
* Work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging diversity considerations.
* Negotiate outcomes and influence positively.
* Build trusting and respectful relationships.
* Make risk-based decisions for optimal outcomes.
* Have knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management laws.
* Drive innovation and make things happen.
* Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
* Utilize resources efficiently to achieve priorities.
* Lead technical work and deliver results through others.
* Develop new approaches in response to change.
We offer development opportunities and appropriate training.
Additional Information
You will have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We will help you find a role suited to your needs, and training will be provided.
The role is based in an EA Office location with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. For queries, contact charlotte.grimshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed 'blind' via competency questions. Interviews will be via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. We may hold your details for 6 months to offer alternative posts if you consent to being on a reserve list.
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