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Job Description
Do you want to drive forward the Circular Economy, influence future legislation, and reduce waste crime?
Can you lead a team of experts to really make a difference in how we manage waste in the UK and help deliver the Resources and Waste Strategy?
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Waste, Resources & Movement Team and lead a team who are driving work in Hazardous Waste and Carriers, Brokers & Dealers for the Environment Agency.
You will need to be enthusiastic, well-organised and able to lead, inspire and develop others.
You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships with dispersed networks.
As well as leading your own team you will also support cross-cutting work, setting the standards for leadership across the department in areas such as health, safety and wellbeing, performance management, business and workforce planning.
We’re looking for applicants who believe that having a truly diverse, representative, and engaged workforce is fundamental to protect the environment and effectively serve the communities we live in.
The team
The Waste, Resources & Movement Team is in the Waste & Resources Regulation function, which sits in the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate.
E&B uses evidence, expertise and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
The Waste, Resources & Movement Team is focused on shaping waste legislation. We ensure legislation is fit for purpose for regulators, operators, and everyone governed by the regulations.
We set strategic direction, write guidance and operational instructions.
Experience/skills Required
- enthusiastic – able to build positive team spirit and inspire others
- ability to build trusting and respectful working relationships
- deliver timely results through others
- able to work flexibly and independently, ‘owning’ your role, initiating tasks and organising a complex workload
- effective communications – written and verbal
- use innovative ways of working
- works on own initiative as part of a dispersed team
- make the best use of available resources to deliver outcomes
- able to anticipate and manage risk
- experience of working within regulation, ideally waste regulation or another area of environmental legislation is desirable but not essential
You’ll use these transferable skills and your understanding of business processes to lead a team and help shape how we do things within the Waste, Resources & Movement Team.
Please read our capability dictionary https://tinyurl.com/ycu4cjrg and advert to understand the experience and skills needed.
Contact and additional information
You’ll work in a dispersed team (location flexible. Occasional travel to London, Birmingham and other locations in England will be required).
For information about this role contact Ali Richardson: ali.richardson@environment-agency.gov.uk or phone 07920 361372.
Virtual interviews will take place at the end of May/ beginning of June 2026
If invited to interview you will receive details about the format before the day.
Length of contract
Up to 12 Months
Competence 1
Leads People
Description
Describe a time when you inspired and led a team to improve performance or deliver a difficult outcome.
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Describe how you have led and delivered a piece of work that relied on input from others outside of your team, in the face of obstacles and challenges. Demonstrate what you did to ensure the work was delivered to the required standard and timescales.
Competence 3
Develops People
Description
Describe a time when you identified a development need within a team and took deliberate action to grow someone’s capability or confidence.
Competence 4
Manages Self
Description
Describe a time when you were under sustained pressure or facing competing priorities as a leader. How did you manage your own wellbeing, time, and emotions to remain effective, and what was the impact on your team and results
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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