Environment and Business Senior Advisor- Landfill, Deposit for Recovery and Waste Climate Change - 28790
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Policy
£50,409
Working in the Landfill, Deposit for Recovery and Waste Climate Change Team, you will make a vital contribution to the development of policy, procedure, and operational guidance on the regulation of landfill and deposit for recovery activities. You will join a highly experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable team who are passionate about raising regulatory standards in the Landfill and Deposit for Recovery Sector.
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. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
This is an exciting time to work in the Landfill and Deposit for Recovery Sector with opportunities and challenges emerging through the near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill and push towards Net Zero. You will draw on your knowledge of this sector and your experience of waste regulation to contribute to the delivery of a range of high-profile priorities. These priorities include:
Tackling waste mis-description
Reviewing the regulatory options for remediation of historic waste deposits
Assessing and mitigating the risks of landfill abandonment
Improving the administration of financial provision requirements
Implementing landfill leachate BAT_AEL limits and emission standards
Supporting Defra on the near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill
Supporting Operations on high-profile and/or poor performing landfill and deposit for recovery sites
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. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
This is an exciting time to work in the Landfill and Deposit for Recovery Sector with opportunities and challenges emerging through the near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill and push towards Net Zero. You will draw on your knowledge of this sector and your experience of waste regulation to contribute to the delivery of a range of high-profile priorities. These priorities include:
Tackling waste mis-description
Reviewing the regulatory options for remediation of historic waste deposits
Assessing and mitigating the risks of landfill abandonment
Improving the administration of financial provision requirements
Implementing landfill leachate BAT_AEL limits and emission standards
Supporting Defra on the near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill
Supporting Operations on high-profile and/or poor performing landfill and deposit for recovery sites
The Landfill, Deposit for Recovery and Waste Climate Change team sets regulatory standards. We provide best practice advice and guidance on landfill gas, landfill engineering, leachate management, risk assessment, permitting, compliance, and recovery of waste on land.
We support Operations and liaise with the waste industry and government departments.
The team is dispersed throughout the country.
You will work on your own initiative while maintaining effective communication with the team and customers.
We support Operations and liaise with the waste industry and government departments.
The team is dispersed throughout the country.
You will work on your own initiative while maintaining effective communication with the team and customers.
You must be a technical leader who believes that having a truly diverse, representative, and engaged workforce is fundamental to protect the environment.
You have a good knowledge of waste regulation gained through varied, practical experience. Specifically, you must have proven experience of working within the landfill and deposit for recovery sector. An understanding of the unique regulatory and technical challenges specific to the sector is essential.
You will have excellent communication and influencing skills. You will apply these skills when working with internal and external partners. You will use your knowledge and expertise to support colleagues dealing with high-profile incidents. As a leader in this sector, you will be focussed on delivering and achieving results through others. Finally, you will be comfortable in working in an agile way turning your attention to different priorities as they arise.
You have a good knowledge of waste regulation gained through varied, practical experience. Specifically, you must have proven experience of working within the landfill and deposit for recovery sector. An understanding of the unique regulatory and technical challenges specific to the sector is essential.
You will have excellent communication and influencing skills. You will apply these skills when working with internal and external partners. You will use your knowledge and expertise to support colleagues dealing with high-profile incidents. As a leader in this sector, you will be focussed on delivering and achieving results through others. Finally, you will be comfortable in working in an agile way turning your attention to different priorities as they arise.
You may occasionally have to travel and stay overnight to attend meetings. You will not have to work from a specific office.
Please contact Lee Horrocks at lee.horrocks@environment-agency.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time for an informal discussion about the post.
Interviews are likely to take place in May using video conferencing.
When completing your application, please give examples to show how you meet the competencies within the context of this role or as transferable skills. We will use your answers for interview selection. We will not assess CVs or other documents attached to your application.
Everyone that joins us is required to participate in incident response duties when the need arises. Further information can be found within the candidate pack.
Please contact Lee Horrocks at lee.horrocks@environment-agency.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time for an informal discussion about the post.
Interviews are likely to take place in May using video conferencing.
When completing your application, please give examples to show how you meet the competencies within the context of this role or as transferable skills. We will use your answers for interview selection. We will not assess CVs or other documents attached to your application.
Everyone that joins us is required to participate in incident response duties when the need arises. Further information can be found within the candidate pack.
21/04/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Describe what technical leadership means to you and give an example of how you use your technical leadership skills in your current role.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please explain how you have influenced and persuaded others to achieve an outcome, making reference to any situations relevant to this role.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Describe a time when you have been faced with an especially complex issue at work and have had to decide the correct course of action.
Legislative Knowledge
Give an example of when you have used your experience and legislative knowledge to solve a regulatory and/or technical issue in the landfill and deposit for recovery sector.
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.