Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Job overview
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 innovative project work tackling 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 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 treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites, and preparation/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small team of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. The team is dispersed and collaborates with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote an inclusive culture that values evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to support delivery, influence policy, legislation and resources.
Experience and skills required
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidance; 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 and training
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
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 and provide appropriate training. The role is flexible/hybrid with an EA Office base location; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries: phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are assessed blind using your competency answers. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you are placed on a reserve list, your details may be held for up to 6 months for a potential alternative post.
Competencies (examples of how to answer)
1. Manages Self – Demonstrates awareness of strengths/weaknesses, takes responsibility for own role in the EA.
2. Programme and Project Management – Plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.
3. Leads People – Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
4. Influences and Persuades Others – Persuades stakeholders in the face of challenge; presents a compelling case.
Note: If applying from Civil Service, EA is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets minimum criteria.
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