Overview

At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. We are looking for a strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture and is passionate about tackling crime in the waste sector.Responsibilities

Secure sustainable funding.Shape strategy to guide the organisation.Provide support and expertise to effectively embed strategy.Develop metrics and use data-driven insights to assess the scale of waste crime and the effectiveness of interventions.Advise and influence Defra to ensure effective powers and legislation to stop offending.Provide leadership on strategic communications and external engagement to deter waste crime.Deliver accurate and accessible information to inform, engage, and foster understanding across diverse audiences.In this role you will initially:Take a lead role in reviewing the Strategy to Reduce Offending in the Waste Sector.Engage extensively internally and externally and collaborate with key stakeholders including Defra, industry and operational teams to shape strategy.Utilise data to ensure that the strategy is grounded in evidence.Develop control plans to translate strategy into meaningful action across the organisation.We are seeking a dynamic leader who will challenge the status quo, drive innovation and continuous improvement, and take a collaborative approach confident to work with a wide range of people. We require a team player that is flexible and can turn their attention to a range of work areas, priorities and challenges, both within the Waste Crime Team and the wider Waste and Resources Regulation department.The team

You’ll join the Waste Crime team, a small but high performing team in Waste and Resources Regulation, part of the EA’s Environment and Business Directorate. Our purpose is to provide strategic direction and shape our organisation''s approach to reducing crime in the waste sector. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.Experience/skills Required

Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and partners in dispersed and external networks.Skilled at persuading others and influencing outcomes from a senior audience.Confidence to challenge how we work and be creative in building solutions that support efficiency and effectiveness.Enthusiastic, well-organised, and tenacious to keep work moving at pace.Clear communicator who works to get the best out of people.Track record of achieving results and experience of planning, managing, and delivering to tight deadlines.Ability to re-evaluate how we work to enable effective and efficient delivery.Previous experience in regulation and/or enforcement.Broad understanding of the waste industry.Aware of the strategic landscape challenges in tackling crime in the waste sector.You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.Additional information

You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. For queries contact samantha.clayton@environment-agency.gov.uk or bob.mead@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications will be blind assessed using competency questions. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months.

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