Waste Crime Senior Advisor - 31683

OverviewAt 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. This Environment Agency priority attracts a great deal of attention and scrutiny from the government, media and waste industry. The team has a varied portfolio to: 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. Role focusIn 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. You will work with a dynamic, collaborative team and be prepared to address a range of work areas, priorities and challenges within the Waste Crime Team and the wider Waste and Resources Regulation department. Team and contextYou’ll join the Waste Crime team, a small but high performing group 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 RequiredAbility 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. An awareness of the strategic landscape challenges we face tackling crime in the waste sector. You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. Contact and additional informationYou’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 use smart tools to stay connected and support flexible working. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. 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. The Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. For more information about becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the government website.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-08