Overview
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. We are looking for an Energy & COMAH team senior advisor to help regulate energy sectors, ensuring compliance, protecting the environment, and supporting the UK’s Net Zero strategy.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training.
* Develop strategy for our sectors and produce the tools to regulate, support development, and deliver environmental outcomes.
* Commission and manage external research projects where needed.
* Work with internal and external stakeholders such as Defra, DESNZ, internal operations teams, trade associations, and other key industry players.
* Respond to incidents and provide business continuity support during incidents.
Experience & Skills
* Experience working in or regulating energy sectors including combustion plants, waste incineration, and refineries.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge of environmental controls for air emissions.
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies, and academia.
* Strong teamwork skills, collaborative approach to achieve common goals.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from varied backgrounds and cultures, encouraging diversity issues.
* Ability to deliver training and guidance on new duties.
Contact & Application Process
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. For questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk. This vacancy closes at the end of October. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. Some travel may be required.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Equality & Diversity
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is not part of HM Civil Service.
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