Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Job Description Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and /or abandoned mines? We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead our innovative project work to tackle the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading our national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on dealing with water pollution caused by historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share your technical expertise across the broad spectrum of our land contamination portfolio, including work to support remediation of land affected by contamination via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites and preparation and publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports working in this technical field.
Experience and qualifications
* Experience/skills Required: Technical expertise and experience of tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage the risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation and statutory / best practice technical guidance, including a thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 (desirable).
* Project and programme management experience including investigation / remediation of land affected by contamination or water polluted by abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience of successfully leading and managing high performing teams.
* Experience of informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Location, working arrangements and travel
EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.
Application process and notes
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries: phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competencies (example questions)
* Manages Self: Describe how your skills, experience and approach make you a good candidate for the role.
* Programme and Project Management: Tell us about a land contamination or mine water project you led or were deeply involved with, including milestones, deadlines, cost and quality management.
* Leads People: Provide an example of leading your team to achieve significant outcomes under difficult circumstances.
* Influences and Persuades Others: Describe a time you persuaded a key stakeholder to follow your advice on a major project.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share; please include your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Additional information
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses government frameworks/contracts for recruitment. For details on becoming a supplier, visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
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