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. Your main work area will be to develop and progress the Hazardous Waste (HW) regulatory reform associated with the Waste Tracking Service (WTS). It is an exciting role which will truly make a difference! The Hazardous Waste Regulatory Reform Project Lead will play a pivotal role in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, implementing reforms, and driving the reform project to successful completion. Your expertise will be highly beneficial and significantly contribute to successful implementation of the reform. You will: Coordinate and collate input from EA HW teams in relation to regulatory and policy requirements of the regime to: • Provide technical input to the EA Waste Tracking team. • Advise the Defra digital team on the development and design of the Waste Tracking Service using your. technical expertise to ensure the service meets the business needs. • Provide technical insight/feedback into Defra Policy discussions to ensure the regulatory requirements of the Hazardous Waste Regime are built into the Waste Tracking Service. • Engage with the devolved nations around Waste Tracking Service requirements. In addition you will: Provide leadership on future Hazardous Waste charging proposals and consultation, advising on technical elements and links to waste tracking. Support wider regulatory reform associated with the Hazardous Waste Regulations. You will also play an integral part of the Hazardous Waste team, supporting and contributing to our wider team remit. The team The Environment & Business (E&B) Hazardous Waste team is a small high performing team, part of the Regime Regulation team within E&B Waste Regulation. We lead the business on hazardous waste, supporting Government, industry and colleagues to ensure that hazardous waste is managed correctly. In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources. Experience/skills required In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your: • Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work. • Confidence in negotiating outcomes by positively influencing those you work with. • Ability to build trusting and respectful working relationships with others. • Risk based decision making skills, to achieve the best outcome. • Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially waste management legislation. • Drive to make things happen by innovating. • Communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to make the best use of available resources to deliver outcomes which align to our priorities. • Skill in leading on technical work and delivering timely results through others. • Innovative ways of working to develop new approaches in response to change. You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.. Location : UK