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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, our communities, and our environment.
Role Overview
Do you want to drive forward the circular economy and influence future waste legislation?
We’re seeking a Senior Advisor to join our Producer Responsibility team to help deliver the Government’s Resources and Waste Strategy.
You’ll collaborate with Environment Agency colleagues, Defra, UK devolved administrations, and industry to implement significant legislative reforms. You can make a tangible difference.
We need someone adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of translating policy into action.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Working closely with stakeholders across government, industry, and the Environment Agency to influence and implement legislation for workstreams such as Packaging and Deposit Return Scheme, among others.
2. Providing technical advice within the Environment Agency and to industry stakeholders.
3. Driving reforms in waste management to change how waste is managed in England, working with dedicated teams towards common goals. This could involve shaping digital systems for waste management or developing policy.
Our team is dispersed and collaborates with various technical and project teams nationwide. We utilize smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, though some travel and overnight stays may be necessary.
The Team
You will join our Producer Responsibility Team, which leads on reforming Waste Regulations to ensure the government’s ambitions for resource conservation and waste minimization are achieved.
In Environment & Business (E&B), we foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We leverage evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience and Skills Required
Please demonstrate in your answers your ability to:
* Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging diversity considerations in your work.
* Negotiate outcomes and positively influence colleagues and stakeholders.
* Build trusting and respectful working 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.
We offer development opportunities and appropriate training to support your growth.
Additional Information
You will have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We will assist in finding a role that suits your needs, and training will be provided.
The role is based at an EA Office location with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please review the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. For inquiries, contact roger.thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are assessed anonymously based on your competency answers. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you agree to be on a reserve list, your details will be held for six months, and you may be offered an alternative position.
Contract Length: 12 months
Competencies:
Focus on Customers and Partners
Addresses internal and external customer needs with rapid, effective responses. Explain with an example how you've engaged stakeholders to resolve a challenge.
Influences and Persuades Others
Present cases convincingly to win support and encourage following plans. Share an example of influencing outside your usual team.
Achieves Results
Set high standards, meet targets, prioritize tasks, and organize resources effectively. Describe how you prioritized your workload to meet a deadline.
Note: If applying from the Civil Service, be aware that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and does not offer continuous service benefits.
We promote diversity and inclusive working patterns, including job sharing. Please specify your preferred working arrangements in your application.
We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
The Environment Agency is committed to value for money and uses government frameworks for recruitment. Direct engagement outside these channels is not possible.
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