SCS1 Chief Operating Officer for the UK - (pEPR) Scheme Administrator

Government Recruitment Service; West of England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a candidate with extensive experience in designing systems for high-value financial transactions. The role involves building relationships and guiding internal and external stakeholders, fostering a positive organizational culture. Familiarity with the packaging value chain is preferred. Ideal candidates will demonstrate operational excellence and collaboration skills to support complex change processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and operating systems related to high-value financial transactions.
• Experience in highly regulated environments is essential.
• Familiarity with the packaging value chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with diverse individuals.
• Become a key advisor and partner, fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Guide both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Inspire and empower at all levels.
• Adapt best practices in EPR design and operations.

Job description

The successful candidate must have extensive experience designing and operating systems and services related to high-value financial transactions. Experience in highly regulated environments is essential, and familiarity with the packaging value chain is preferred. The candidate should be able to visualize how operational arrangements underpinning the pEPR scheme can develop and improve, guiding the packaging value chain towards success.

The role requires the ability to:

1. Build relationships with diverse individuals;
2. Become a key advisor and partner, fostering a positive, inclusive, and authentic organizational culture;
3. Guide both internal teams and external stakeholders;
4. Inspire and empower at all levels;
5. Adapt best practices in EPR design and operations from around the world.

Personal qualities are vital, especially networking and collaboration skills, given the scheme's new formation. The candidate should demonstrate operational excellence and enthusiasm to support this complex change process.

If you possess the required skills, experience, and enthusiasm, we look forward to hearing from you.

Emma Bourne OBE – Defra, UK Government
Rhodri Ashby – Welsh Government
Shane Doris – DfE, NI Civil Service
Haydn Thomas – Scottish Government