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Job Description
The Environment Agency are 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.
Job Description
The Environment Agency are 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.
This is an opportunity to use your analytical skills to clean up our environment and drive forward the circular economy goals, through a brand new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and cans. Introduction of the DRS is a big leap forward in ending the throwaway society and cleaning up Britain.
You will lead on using data analytics to support the implementation and development of the DRS regime. Your work will help ensure that data collected through the scheme is robust, accurate, and used effectively to assess fraud risk, monitor compliance, and drive policy decisions.
By harnessing data, you can help streamline collection, reduce waste, and supercharge the circular economy, turning discarded items into valuable resources.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Environment Agency, Defra, the devolved administrations, and industry stakeholders to turn policy into operational systems. By identifying patterns and analysing trends, you’ll directly contribute to ensuring the scheme functions as intended.
You’ll analyse data to develop dashboards, reports, and models to support the enforcement and monitoring of the scheme. This will involve:
* Collaborating with policy, digital, and regulatory teams to shape the DRS digital infrastructure and ensure data quality.
* Providing expert analytical insight to inform decision-making across the Environment Agency and with government partners.
* Helping define and improve data governance and reporting standards for the scheme.
You will be expected to develop a solid understanding of the DRS regime, with the opportunity to explore other producer responsibility regimes available.
The team
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
You’ll join our Producer Responsibility Team. We lead on reforming waste regulations to ensure the governments ambitions to conserve resources by minimising waste are delivered.
Experience/skills Required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
* Outstanding data and information management, with sound attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, conveying data and information into plain English to negotiate outcomes and influence those you work with.
* Skills at building trust and respectful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in the following is also highly desirable:
* The use of R or Python programming languages (or similar) for data analysis.
* Working in agile environments with digital systems.
You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact nikki.collins@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
Describe a time you used data analysis to make a decision despite having incomplete information? How did you ensure it was sound?
Competence 2
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
Describe a time when you had to persuade others to support an analysis that was met with resistance.
Competence 3
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
Give an example of when you had multiple deadlines and limited capacity—how did you prioritise your workload and still deliver meaningful results?
Competence 4
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage
Describe a time when you used data to uncover a new insight or change the direction of a piece of work. How did you communicate the significance of what you found
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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