Environment and Business Advisor - Resources from Waste - 19513
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National
All
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time
Environment & Sustainability
£36,389 pro-rata
Could you use your experience and understanding of the waste management industry to maximise the potential for waste to be used as a resource? Our Resources from Waste Team support the development of the Circular Economy and help implement the Government’s Resource and Waste Strategy and are looking to recruit an Advisor to help with this work.
We are looking for someone to provide technical support across our team to the three services we offer which are Resources Frameworks, Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) and our Definition of Waste (DoW) Service in particular. For our DoW service you will lead on the technical assessment of definition of waste applications and issues, providing timely and technical input and managing the overall delivery of each application or area of work. You will ensure that the DoW Service is delivered in a professional and customer focussed way acting as the single point of contact for the customer.
The role involves problem solving either around technical aspects of the work, the delivery our services or other business challenges. The role also requires the Advisor to input on the development of guidance and processes and lead on these areas when required.
We are looking for someone to provide technical support across our team to the three services we offer which are Resources Frameworks, Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) and our Definition of Waste (DoW) Service in particular. For our DoW service you will lead on the technical assessment of definition of waste applications and issues, providing timely and technical input and managing the overall delivery of each application or area of work. You will ensure that the DoW Service is delivered in a professional and customer focussed way acting as the single point of contact for the customer.
The role involves problem solving either around technical aspects of the work, the delivery our services or other business challenges. The role also requires the Advisor to input on the development of guidance and processes and lead on these areas when required.
The resources from waste team sits within EA's national Environment and Business Directorate. We are new team that provides a commercial service to external customers as well as technical support to internal colleagues and policy input to Defra on all aspect of End of Waste. There are three sub teams: Definition of Waste Service, Resources Frameworks and Definition of Waste Code of Practice. You would have the opportunity to get involved across these sub teams.
You will ideally have:
• The ability to read and analyse and interpret technical documentation. You will be comfortable in decision making and will present back your own ideas, based on evidence and interpretation, to make recommendations to colleagues,
• To be used to working at pace and able to think on your feet,
• Great customer engagement skills,
• A proactive approach to your work, and
• To be able to work as part of a dispersed team and show you can use your initiative to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• The ability to read and analyse and interpret technical documentation. You will be comfortable in decision making and will present back your own ideas, based on evidence and interpretation, to make recommendations to colleagues,
• To be used to working at pace and able to think on your feet,
• Great customer engagement skills,
• A proactive approach to your work, and
• To be able to work as part of a dispersed team and show you can use your initiative to work independently and manage your time effectively.
Please contact either: Mike A Smith - Resources from Waste Manager on 07702 719353, or Redwynn Sterry, Definition of Waste lead on 07920 250977.
We are an inclusive team and EDI is very important to us. We welcome applications from those wishing to work part time and/or wishing to job share.
We are an inclusive team and EDI is very important to us. We welcome applications from those wishing to work part time and/or wishing to job share.
27/09/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 6 months
Achieves Results
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Focuses on Customers and Partners
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Influences and Persuades Others
Please give us some examples of how you have used your influencing skills to an achieve an outcome and win someone over especially where initially there may have been a conflict of priorities.
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.