Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals - UK BAT - 32437
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Job Description
Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical author in the UK BAT team you can.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals (LVIC) installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. The regime will use the BAT concept principles of: a transparent, collaborative, data and evidence led process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author.
Responsibilities
* draft BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry.
* critically analysing technical arguments and data.
* writing technical documents and ensuring they are clear, accurate and compliant.
* managing projects and driving to completion.
* supporting incident management objectives and development plans.
* traveling as required and staying overnight occasionally.
Qualifications
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of the LVIC industry.
* Good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues, and environmental legislation and policy in the UK.
* Experience of working at least 5 years in the environmental regulation field focusing on the LVIC industry.
* Capability to critically analyse technical arguments and data, and to communicate findings clearly.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results.
* Responsive to challenges, building consensus, and advocating for diversity issues.
Experience / Skills Required
* Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
* Understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment.
* Verbal and written communication.
* Building and maintaining relationships.
* Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources.
* Responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus.
* Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
* Employment type: Full‑time.
* Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing.
Contact & Application
Join our information call about this role on the 9th December at 16:00. For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply, please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document. If you have any queries, or want to discuss working patterns, base locations etc, please contact paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with 4 capability based questions and a presentation. We’ll hold a reserve list for 6 months. Depending on your skills/experience you may be offered an alternative post. Length of contract: up to 2 years from appointment.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We are committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
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