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Job Description
The Environment Agency is 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.
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 which 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 reform project to successful completion. Your expertise will be highly beneficial and significantly contribute to 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 integrated into the Waste Tracking Service.
* Engage with the devolved nations regarding Waste Tracking Service requirements.
In addition, you will:
* Provide leadership on future Hazardous Waste charging proposals and consultations, advising on technical elements and links to waste tracking.
* Support wider regulatory reform related to the 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 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 delivery, influence policy and legislation, and secure resources.
Experience and Skills Required
In your capability-based answers, demonstrate your ability to:
* Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Negotiate outcomes by positively influencing colleagues.
* Build trusting and respectful working relationships.
* Make risk-based decisions to achieve 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 meet priorities.
* 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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