The role will be based in our Definition of Waste (DoW) Service. The DoW Service's primary function is to provide support to industry, operating a service for external companies to apply for an opinion directly from the EA on the waste status of materials. As advisor you will:

Lead on the assessment of definition of waste submissions from industry - using your skills to critically assess proposals and identify issues related to environmental impact.
Provide advice and support to EA staff on definition of waste issues - becoming a trusted expert internally for this area of work.
Supporting high level work for new or emerging technologies - working with our Senior Advisor in exploring new possibilities with industry.
The drive to look for different or 'not immediately obvious' solutions.
The ability to make decisions on limited information.
Being able to see the bigger picture and cut through the details.

A good understanding of waste regulation, including definition of waste,
The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical documentation. You will be comfortable in decision making and will present back your own ideas, based on evidence and interpretation, to make recommendations to colleagues,
Great customer engagement skills,
A proactive approach to your work, and
To be able to work as part of a dispersed team and show you can use your initiative to work independently and manage your time effectively.

The Environment Agency (EA) 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.