Waste Regulation (Producer Responsibility) Advisor - 31186

Job Description The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek diversity to benefit our staff, communities, and environment. This role offers an opportunity to utilize your analytical skills to improve our environment and support the circular economy through a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and cans. The introduction of DRS is a significant step toward ending the throwaway society and cleaning up Britain. You will lead data analytics efforts to support the implementation and development of the DRS regime. Your work will ensure that data collected is robust, accurate, and effectively used to assess fraud risk, monitor compliance, and inform policy decisions. By harnessing data, you can help streamline collection processes, reduce waste, and promote resource recovery. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Environment Agency, Defra, devolved administrations, and industry stakeholders to translate policy into operational systems. Your analysis will help identify patterns, trends, and ensure the scheme functions as intended. Your responsibilities include developing dashboards, reports, and models to support enforcement and monitoring of the scheme, including: Collaborating with policy, digital, and regulatory teams to shape the DRS digital infrastructure and ensure data quality. Providing expert analytical insight to inform decision-making within the Environment Agency and with government partners. Helping define and improve data governance and reporting standards for the scheme. You will also develop a solid understanding of the DRS regime and explore other producer responsibility regimes. The Team We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We leverage evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources. You will join our Producer Responsibility Team, which leads waste regulation reform to help conserve resources by minimizing waste. Experience/Skills Required Please demonstrate in your answers your ability to: Work effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues. Manage data and information with attention to detail. Communicate clearly, translating data into plain English to influence outcomes. Build trust and respectful relationships with stakeholders. Desirable experience includes: Using R or Python (or similar) for data analysis. Working in agile environments with digital systems. Training and development opportunities will be provided. Additional Information We support flexible working arrangements; please specify your preferences. We guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities meeting minimum criteria. The role is based in our EA Office with flexible/hybrid working, and some travel may be required. For more details, read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack or contact . Applications are assessed via competency questions, with interviews conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of closing. We may hold your details for six months if you opt for the reserve list. CompetenciesDecision-Making and Problem Solving:Describe a time you used data analysis to make a decision with incomplete information. Influencing and Persuading:Describe a time you persuaded others to support your analysis despite resistance. Achieving Results:Provide an example of prioritizing work under multiple deadlines. Data and Information Management:Share a time when data led to a new insight or change in work direction. We value diversity and encourage flexible working. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and guarantee interviews for qualified applicants with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-12