Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
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 to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Act as 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 national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for contaminated soils and groundwater treatment, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites, and preparation/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and Environment
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. We are a dispersed team working with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone is valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience/Skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience in addressing legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice technical guidance. A thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or water pollution from 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).
Development opportunities
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. The role is national with flexible/hybrid working; office base location in the EA. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Contact and Additional Information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed using competency answers. 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
* Manages Self — Has full awareness of strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach; takes personal responsibility for own role.
* Programme and Project Management — Selects, plans and manages programmes to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.
* Leads People — Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
* Influences and Persuades Others — Presents a case effectively to win support for plans; can persuade stakeholders in face of challenge.
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria. This is a national role within the EA, not a Crown Servant position.
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