Overview
Environment Agency is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
Do you want to effectively regulate the energy sectors to create a better place? The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving a transformation in the energy sectors as they’re responsible for 24% of UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They’ll need to decarbonise by 2050 whilst doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security provide additional pressures to quickly transition to new sustainable sources of power, while maximizing domestic sources of energy. Through effective regulation, we must ensure that energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions and mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
We’re recruiting a fixed-term role, up to 2 years, for somebody with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries. Further information is available in the additional information document.
Artificial intelligence note: AI can be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training.
* Develop strategy for our sectors and produce 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.
Responding to incidents is a central part of the role. You will be asked to have an incident role and to be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
Team and context
The Energy & COMAH team is part of the Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate.
Our technical experts lead on setting standards for our sectors, providing:
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Experience/skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage diversity considerations in work.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, gained through working within and/or regulating relevant processes, including knowledge of control measures for emissions to air where relevant.
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies and academia.
* Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Applications, selection and contact
Applications will be blind assessed using competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage. For questions relating to this role, 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. If you consent to being recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Contract and eligibility details
Length of contract: Up to 2 years.
Note: Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For applicants currently working in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments order, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy calculations. If unsure, contact your HR team. We welcome flexible working patterns including job share and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants.
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