Senior Technical Officer - UK Data & Producer Lead - 4962
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Sheffield
Quadrant Two
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£33,990
We’re looking for an energetic and dynamic individual to join Producer Responsibility Regulatory Services (PRRS).
You will lead a team to carry out packaging, batteries and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) producer and UK data regulatory activities by providing technical advice and support to colleagues and customers, contributing to understanding the UK’s recycling performance against EU targets.
You will ensure; decisions are made on sound technical grounds, locally agreed timelines are met; provision of value for money in line with Defra’s strategy and excellent customer service.
Specifically, your role will require ensuring Producers, Treatment Operators and Compliance Schemes have provided accurate data within statutory deadlines for publication.
You will lead a team to carry out packaging, batteries and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) producer and UK data regulatory activities by providing technical advice and support to colleagues and customers, contributing to understanding the UK’s recycling performance against EU targets.
You will ensure; decisions are made on sound technical grounds, locally agreed timelines are met; provision of value for money in line with Defra’s strategy and excellent customer service.
Specifically, your role will require ensuring Producers, Treatment Operators and Compliance Schemes have provided accurate data within statutory deadlines for publication.
In 2016, through environmental regulation, we helped divert 8.8 million tonnes of waste from landfill by supporting industry, business and public bodies to take responsibility for waste produced, imported, sold and used.
To ensure the UK complies with targets we:
• issue advice and guidance;
• register producer and compliance scheme obligations;
• permit operators to issue evidence of recovery/recycling;
• risk profile compliance monitoring
To ensure the UK complies with targets we:
• issue advice and guidance;
• register producer and compliance scheme obligations;
• permit operators to issue evidence of recovery/recycling;
• risk profile compliance monitoring
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the departmental business plan by planning the delivery of producer and UK Data activities;
• Work with the Team Leader to secure required levels of resource, highlighting resource issues;
• Coaching, mentoring and training of others to increase resilience, ensuring up to date work instructions are available for business continuity arrangements;
• Promoting coherent ways of working across teams and a culture of ‘one team’;
• Analysis of issues and problems, identifying solutions, taking remedial action and communicating effectively;
• Ability to produce factually accurate reports following collation, analysis and interpretation of data and/or information;
• Ensure the timely delivery of activities within the team and across the wider business, providing support to colleagues;
• Competent use of Access and Excel Microsoft applications are desirable.
• Work with the Team Leader to secure required levels of resource, highlighting resource issues;
• Coaching, mentoring and training of others to increase resilience, ensuring up to date work instructions are available for business continuity arrangements;
• Promoting coherent ways of working across teams and a culture of ‘one team’;
• Analysis of issues and problems, identifying solutions, taking remedial action and communicating effectively;
• Ability to produce factually accurate reports following collation, analysis and interpretation of data and/or information;
• Ensure the timely delivery of activities within the team and across the wider business, providing support to colleagues;
• Competent use of Access and Excel Microsoft applications are desirable.
Closing Date: 7th May 2017 at 23:55 hours
A flexitime scheme is available for this role. Location is based in Sheffield but some national travel may be required. Any unsuccessful candidates that have benchmarked may be considered for other vacancies within the next 6 months.
For advice on how to apply or further information about the role please contact Carly Ivanko 07789 747 138 carly.ivanko@environment-agency.gov.uk or Will Smith 07766 205 829 william.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk
A flexitime scheme is available for this role. Location is based in Sheffield but some national travel may be required. Any unsuccessful candidates that have benchmarked may be considered for other vacancies within the next 6 months.
For advice on how to apply or further information about the role please contact Carly Ivanko 07789 747 138 carly.ivanko@environment-agency.gov.uk or Will Smith 07766 205 829 william.smith@environment-agency.gov.uk
07/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
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.
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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.