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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job DescriptionThe 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. Job DescriptionThe 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.Do you want to drive forward the circular economy, and influence future waste legislation?We’re looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Producer Responsibility team to help deliver the Government’s Resources and Waste Strategy.You’ll work with Environment Agency colleagues, Defra, UK devolved administrations, and Industry to deliver significant changes as we reform legislation. You can make a difference.You’ll need to be adaptable, self-motivated, and able to translate policy into reality.You’ll be involved in all aspects of our work, especially the following:Working closely with stakeholders across government, industry and the Environment Agency to influence and implement legislation for workstreams including Packaging and Deposit Return Scheme, with support to other workstreams as needed.Providing technical advice within the Environment Agency and to industry.You’ll be working on driving forward reforms to waste management, to change the way that waste is managed in England, working with like minded people all pulling for the same result. You could be working to help shape a better digital system for the future of waste management, or delving into policy.We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.The teamYou’ll join our Producer Responsibility Team. We lead on reforming waste regulations to ensure the governments ambitions to conserve resources by minimising waste are delivered.In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.Experience/skills RequiredIn 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 changeYou’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.Contact and additional informationYou’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.Length of contract12 monthsCompetence 1Focuses on Customers and PartnersDescriptionAddresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responsesMore information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stageDescribe a time when you have had to manage the needs of a range of customers to agree with them a proposal or outcome.Competence 2Influences and Persuades OthersDescriptionPresenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stageDescribe how you have influenced people in other organisations, or parts of your organisation, to get a result on a piece of work .Competence 3Takes Decisions and Solves ProblemsDescriptionFinds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stageProvide an example where you have had to identify and explore root causes of a problem for you to make a decision with a difficult situation.Competence 4Achieves ResultsDescriptionSets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of resultsMore information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stageUsing a specific example, explain a situation where you have responded positively to setbacks and developed alternative actions to achieve an outcome.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 for more information. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Environment Agency by 2x Get notified about new Senior Producer jobs inDorchester, England, United Kingdom . 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