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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 the environment.

This is an exciting role in the Hazardous Waste team, providing leadership to ensure that the regime is sustainably resourced, meets all aspects reviewed through internal audit, and remains fit for the future.

The role duties and responsibilities include:

1. Forming a holistic review of hazardous waste charge funding and outcomes, including options for improvements.
2. Implementing recommendations from this review, such as:

• Assessing distribution of monies
• Evaluating KPIs
• Developing and delivering innovative ways of working

• Taking forward recommendations from internal delivery audits
• Supporting the implementation of Improving Regulation
• Driving Area Hazardous Waste activity and increasing visibility

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 & Resources Regulation. We lead the business on hazardous waste, supporting government, industry, and colleagues to ensure hazardous waste is managed correctly.

We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to support policy development, influence legislation, and secure resources.

Experience/Skills Required

• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
• Confidence in negotiating and positively influencing others.
• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships.
• Risk-based decision-making skills to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management laws.
• Drive to innovate and make things happen.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Resourcefulness in delivering outcomes aligned with priorities.
• Leadership skills in technical work and timely results delivery.
• Innovative approaches to respond to change.

Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Contact and additional information

An inclusive incident management objective will be part of your development plan. We will assist in finding roles suited to your needs, and training will be provided.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements, with a base in Nottingham. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for details. For queries, contact charlotte.grimshaw@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Applications are assessed anonymously via competency questions. 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 kept for 6 months, and you may be offered an alternative role.