Landfill Regulations and Management Lead

Job Title: Landfill Regulations and Management LeadLocation: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site)Contract Duration: 12 MonthsDaily Rate: £ 550/day (Umbrella Maximum)IR35 Status: Inside IR35The Waste and Recycling team leads work on waste management and environmental protection. This includes improving recycling systems and local authority performance, simplifying recycling processes, tackling waste crime and litter, and managing infrastructure for non-recyclable waste. The team also leads on the future of landfill, energy from waste, and the wider future waste roadmap.A directorate-wide communications and commissions function also sits within the team, supporting projects across the Circular Economy portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesThis role seeks the temporary input of an industry expert to advise on landfill regulation, closure, and aftercare management, ensuring environmental protection and resource recovery are embedded in policy.You will be expected to: Provide expert advice on landfill operation and the impact of regulation on the landfill sector, including planning and performance at local or regional levels, ensuring policy proposals reflect operational realities.Shape policy on landfill regulation, closure, and aftercare, advising on best practices to embed environmental protection and resource recovery within policy frameworks.Contribute technical expertise on methane capture technologies and operations, helping define policy positions ..... full job details .....