Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
We are seeking a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines. This role is part of the national Land & Contamination Management team to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned 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. We are a dispersed team working with technical and project teams nationwide. We promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture and use evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to enhance delivery, 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 and experience of 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 contamination or mine-water pollution, delivering results to 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. Appropriate training will be given. Your base location is flexible/hybrid as this is a national role. 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 “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competencies
Competence 1: Manages Self. Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. More information in the candidate pack.
Competence 2: Programme and Project Management. Description: Selects, plans and manages programmes to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.
Competence 3: Leads People. Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
Competence 4: Influences and Persuades Others. Description: Presenting a case convincingly to win support. Further details in the candidate pack.
If you are applying from the Civil Service note: EA is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability meeting minimum criteria.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
The Environment Agency is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity across our workforce.
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