Environment and Business Advisor - Resources from Waste - 19721
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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:
• An understanding of waste management and/or regulation and appreciation of the principles of the circular economy ,
• 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.
• An understanding of waste management and/or regulation and appreciation of the principles of the circular economy ,
• 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.
We would strongly recommend that you contact either: Mike A Smith - Resources from Waste Team Leader on 07702 719353, or Redwynn Sterry, Definition of Waste lead on 07920 250977 to discuss the role.
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.
Application sifting is based on your answers to the three capabilities. Make sure you make full use of the 250-word limit in your answer. Think about the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) approach when framing your answers. Explain how you demonstrate the capability and use a relevant example by way of illustration. Interviews will be conducted by video link in the w/b 8 November.
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.
Application sifting is based on your answers to the three capabilities. Make sure you make full use of the 250-word limit in your answer. Think about the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) approach when framing your answers. Explain how you demonstrate the capability and use a relevant example by way of illustration. Interviews will be conducted by video link in the w/b 8 November.
31/10/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 12 months
Achieves Results
Please give us examples of how you set and deliver high work standards and demonstrate the drive to meet targets. You must demonstrate how you prioritise and organise tasks and resource to ensure timely achievement of results within an agreed timeframe.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please give us examples of how you have addressed the needs of either internal or external customers (or both), either as individuals or groups of people, and responded to any requests/issues in a timely manner. This should include evidence of taking personal responsibility to meet customer needs and ensuring they are satisfied with the outcome.
Influences and Persuades Others
Please give examples of where you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that will won people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly and succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail. Describe who you needed to influence and why, what actions you took and what the outcome was.
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.