Full job descriptionWe’re looking for a Plastics Regulation Specialist for our public sector client on a 12-month contract (Inside IR35).
This role is hybrid, with 3 days per week on-site at one of the following locations: Bristol, London, Newcastle or York.
The successful Plastics Regulation Specialist will be an experienced industry professional with a strong understanding of plastics regulation and producer responsibility policy. You will advise on legislative mechanisms for plastic reduction, engage with a wide range of stakeholders including retailers, producers and trade bodies, and help shape workable policy that reflects real-world industry experience.
You will need proven experience working with the following:
*Advising on plastics regulation, including EU and UK regulatory frameworks such as the SUP ban, carrier bag rules and single-use plastics reporting
*Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) policy or implementation
*Stakeholder engagement across industry, retailers, trade bodies and local authorities
*Monitoring and reporting on delivery metrics and escalating emerging issues
*Circular packaging strategies, including reusable packaging or producer responsibility systems
Experience with the Global Plastics Treaty, PackUK, or PRN and PERN systems would be beneficial.
Interested?
Please apply below.
Plastics Regulation Specialist, Plastics Policy, Extended Producer Responsibility, EPR, Deposit Return Scheme, DRS, SUP Ban, Circular Economy, Packaging, Producer Responsibility, Public Sector, Inside IR35, Bristol, London, Newcastle, York