Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters – 31670
You will join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines. You will be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes. You will build relationships with Defra and other government departments and stakeholders, and lead engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and heat recovery from underground coal mines.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, supporting 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 number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and Culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business Directorate. The team is dispersed, working with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture that values evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience tackling 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; thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project/programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or water pollution from abandoned mines, delivering results on time, cost and quality.
* Experience of 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 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. Training will be provided. The EA base location is flexible/hybrid for this national role. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for details. For queries, contact 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, details may be kept for 6 months for alternative posts.
Competencies
1. Manages Self – Description: Awareness of strengths/weaknesses; self-organisation; personal responsibility in the Environment Agency.
2. Programme and Project Management – Description: Plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively. Question: Describe a land contamination or mine water project you led and how you managed milestones, deadlines, cost and quality.
3. Leads People – Description: Leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals. Question: Provide an example of leading your team under difficult circumstances and outcomes.
4. Influences and Persuades Others – Description: Presenting a case to win buy-in for plans. Question: Describe persuading a stakeholder to follow your advice on a major project.
If you are applying from Civil Service, note the EA is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. We welcome flexible working and offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities. See candidate pack for details. The Environment Agency uses government frameworks/contracts for external recruitment.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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