Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
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 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 of land affected by contamination 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 that collaborates 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 enhance delivery, influence policy and secure resources.
Experience/skills required
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how to manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory/best-practice guidance. A 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 polluted by abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience 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).
Working arrangement
EA Office base location; as a national role, the working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries: phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, details may be held for up to 6 months for potential alternative posts.
Competencies (example questions)
Competence 1 – Manages Self: Describe your strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach in the Environment Agency context.
Competence 2 – Programme and Project Management: Describe a land contamination or mine water project you led, milestones, deadlines, costs and quality.
Competence 3 – Leads People: Describe a time you led a team to achieve significant outcomes under difficult circumstances.
Competence 4 – Influences and Persuades Others: Describe a time you persuaded a stakeholder to follow your advice on a major project.
Note: Equality, diversity and inclusion statements remain part of our recruitment process. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing, and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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