Bristol/London/Newcastle/York (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) 12-Month Contract £550/day Umbrella BPSS Clearance Required Inside IR35 About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the client, supporting the UK Government's agenda on sustainability, circular economy, and battery regulation reform. The Transport, Electricals and Batteries team leads policy development across batteries, tyres, end-of-life vehicles (ELV), WEEE, and hazardous substances compliance, helping shape the future of sustainable production, reuse, recycling, and circular supply chains across the UK. We are seeking a Batteries Regulation & Recycling Specialist with strong technical and practical expertise in battery systems, recycling, reuse, and circular economy policy to support delivery of high-profile regulatory reform programmes. Key Responsibilities Develop robust policy proposals to improve battery circularity across production, collection, reuse, and recycling systems Provide technical and strategic advice on battery regulation reform and sustainable supply chains Support delivery of the Circular Economy Growth Plan through evidence-based policy development Engage with stakeholders across industry, regulators, local authorities, and devolved governments Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, papers, and presentations for senior officials and ministers Contribute innovative thinking and challenge existing approaches to improve policy outcomes Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across policy, technical, and operational functions Support capability-building across the Civil Service through mentoring and technical guidance Essential Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following: EV batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or battery manufacturing Battery collection, reuse, remanufacturing, or recycling systems Circular economy and end-of-life battery supply chains Battery regulation, compliance, or producer responsibility schemes WEEE, ELV, hazardous waste, or RoHS-related policy Battery disassembly, diagnostics, or materials recovery systems Sustainable materials, critical raw materials, or recycling infrastructure
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Bristol/London/Newcastle/York (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) 12-Month Contract £550/day Umbrella BPSS Clearance Required Inside IR35 About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the client, supporting the UK Government's agenda on sustainability, circular economy, and battery regulation reform. The Transport, Electricals and Batteries team leads policy development across batteries, tyres, end-of-life vehicles (ELV), WEEE, and hazardous substances compliance, helping shape the future of sustainable production, reuse, recycling, and circular supply chains across the UK. We are seeking a Batteries Regulation & Recycling Specialist with strong technical and practical expertise in battery systems, recycling, reuse, and circular economy policy to support delivery of high-profile regulatory reform programmes. Key Responsibilities Develop robust policy proposals to improve battery circularity across production, collection, reuse, and recycling systems Provide technical and strategic advice on battery regulation reform and sustainable supply chains Support delivery of the Circular Economy Growth Plan through evidence-based policy development Engage with stakeholders across industry, regulators, local authorities, and devolved governments Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, papers, and presentations for senior officials and ministers Contribute innovative thinking and challenge existing approaches to improve policy outcomes Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across policy, technical, and operational functions Support capability-building across the Civil Service through mentoring and technical guidance Essential Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following: EV batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or battery manufacturing Battery collection, reuse, remanufacturing, or recycling systems Circular economy and end-of-life battery supply chains Battery regulation, compliance, or producer responsibility schemes WEEE, ELV, hazardous waste, or RoHS-related policy Battery disassembly, diagnostics, or materials recovery systems Sustainable materials, critical raw materials, or recycling infrastructure
Role: Electronics & Electricals Expert Contract Length: 3 months Location: 3 days per week in either Bristol, London, Newcastle or York IR35: In scope of IR35 Pay Rate to Candidate: £550 UMBRELLA Security Clearance: BPSS Basic Provide specialist advice on electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), including collection, repair, reuse, and recycling systems, ensuring policy proposals reflect operational realities and industry best practices. Shape policy delivery for EEE under the Circular Economy Growth Plan, contributing technical insights to improve recovery rates and compliance mechanisms. Advise on strategies to enhance circularity, including design for repairability, reuse models, and recycling technologies for electrical and electronic products. Develop robust policy proposals, including defining issues, generating options, sourcing evidence, engaging stakeholders, and preparing papers and presentations for senior decision-makers. Contribute to strategic planning, situating EEE-related work within the wider circular economy roadmap and supporting long-term goals for resource efficiency and net zero. Engage with stakeholders across manufacturers, recyclers, repair networks, and regulators, building consensus and supporting practical implementation of policy changes. Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, sharing expertise and supporting a one-team ethos across policy, technical, and delivery colleagues. Bring innovation and constructive challenge, introducing new ideas and approaches to improve EEE recycling and reuse systems. Upskill Civil Servants, sharing specialist knowledge through mentoring, workshops, and technical guidance to build internal capability. Provide clear, evidence-based advice and briefings to senior officials and ministers, translating technical detail into actionable recommendations.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Role: Electronics & Electricals Expert Contract Length: 3 months Location: 3 days per week in either Bristol, London, Newcastle or York IR35: In scope of IR35 Pay Rate to Candidate: £550 UMBRELLA Security Clearance: BPSS Basic Provide specialist advice on electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), including collection, repair, reuse, and recycling systems, ensuring policy proposals reflect operational realities and industry best practices. Shape policy delivery for EEE under the Circular Economy Growth Plan, contributing technical insights to improve recovery rates and compliance mechanisms. Advise on strategies to enhance circularity, including design for repairability, reuse models, and recycling technologies for electrical and electronic products. Develop robust policy proposals, including defining issues, generating options, sourcing evidence, engaging stakeholders, and preparing papers and presentations for senior decision-makers. Contribute to strategic planning, situating EEE-related work within the wider circular economy roadmap and supporting long-term goals for resource efficiency and net zero. Engage with stakeholders across manufacturers, recyclers, repair networks, and regulators, building consensus and supporting practical implementation of policy changes. Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, sharing expertise and supporting a one-team ethos across policy, technical, and delivery colleagues. Bring innovation and constructive challenge, introducing new ideas and approaches to improve EEE recycling and reuse systems. Upskill Civil Servants, sharing specialist knowledge through mentoring, workshops, and technical guidance to build internal capability. Provide clear, evidence-based advice and briefings to senior officials and ministers, translating technical detail into actionable recommendations.
Role: Senior Plastics Reduction Policy Lead Contract Length: 12 Months Location: 3 days per week in either Bristol, London, Newcastle or York IR35: In scope of IR35 Pay Rate to Candidate: £550 UMBRELLA Security Clearance: BPSS Basic We are looking for someone that can confidently and professionally interact with external stakeholders, and bring the specialised expertise that comes with working in industry to ensure we develop and implement workable policies. This includes regular updating Ministers on progress. We believe that an expert from industry will be key to us building confidence across industry. They will bring an understanding of Request for recruitment 2 the impacts on the system and be able to promote the interests of Government in a way that is relatable across industry. You will also work closely with a broad range of wider industry stakeholders that may include retailers, producers, trade bodies and local authorities. You may be called on to lead regular engagement to identify any topics that are impacting delivery and carry out monitoring to report on metrics to show progress towards delivery. You need to enjoy engaging with stakeholders, looking for trends in information and be able to confidently escalate outwards to other teams where issues are emerging. You will advise on policy and legislative mechanisms for plastic reduction, interpreting EU and UK regulatory frameworks, and supporting alignment between producer responsibility and circular design goals.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Plastics Reduction Policy Lead Contract Length: 12 Months Location: 3 days per week in either Bristol, London, Newcastle or York IR35: In scope of IR35 Pay Rate to Candidate: £550 UMBRELLA Security Clearance: BPSS Basic We are looking for someone that can confidently and professionally interact with external stakeholders, and bring the specialised expertise that comes with working in industry to ensure we develop and implement workable policies. This includes regular updating Ministers on progress. We believe that an expert from industry will be key to us building confidence across industry. They will bring an understanding of Request for recruitment 2 the impacts on the system and be able to promote the interests of Government in a way that is relatable across industry. You will also work closely with a broad range of wider industry stakeholders that may include retailers, producers, trade bodies and local authorities. You may be called on to lead regular engagement to identify any topics that are impacting delivery and carry out monitoring to report on metrics to show progress towards delivery. You need to enjoy engaging with stakeholders, looking for trends in information and be able to confidently escalate outwards to other teams where issues are emerging. You will advise on policy and legislative mechanisms for plastic reduction, interpreting EU and UK regulatory frameworks, and supporting alignment between producer responsibility and circular design goals.
