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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). 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 project to successful completion. Your expertise will be highly beneficial in ensuring 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, using your technical expertise to ensure the service meets business needs.
* 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.
* Engage with devolved nations regarding 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 the Hazardous Waste Regulations.
* Support and contribute to the wider Hazardous Waste team’s remit.
The Team
The Environment & Business (E&B) Hazardous Waste team is a small, high-performing team within the Regime Regulation team, part 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. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to support policy development, legislation, and resource allocation.
Experience and Skills Required
In your capability-based answers, please demonstrate your ability to:
* Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Negotiate outcomes by positively influencing colleagues.
* Build trusting and respectful relationships.
* Make risk-based decisions to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Possess knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management laws.
* Drive innovation and make things happen.
* Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
* Utilize resources efficiently to deliver aligned outcomes.
* Lead technical work and deliver results through others.
* Develop new approaches in response to change.
We offer development opportunities and appropriate training.
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