Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued. The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving a transformation in the energy sectors, which are responsible for 24% of UK Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. These sectors must decarbonise by 2050 while doubling electricity production, ensuring energy security and maximizing domestic sources of energy. Effective regulation is essential to protect people and the environment from emissions, mitigate climate change impacts, and support sustainable transition.
We are recruiting for a fixed‑term role, up to 2 years, for an individual with experience in regulating energy sectors, including combustion plants, waste incineration, and refineries. The role will support the Energy & COMAH team within the Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation Directorate.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training.
* Develop strategy for the energy 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.
Incident Response
You will be asked to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
Team
The Energy & COMAH team, part of the Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation Directorate, lead on the definition of standards for our sectors. We provide strategic direction, tools to support regulation of energy sectors, guidance and training to deliver new duties, and environmental best practice.
Experience / Skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging consideration of diversity issues.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of the work area for the role, 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.
* Cooperative teamwork to achieve common goals.
Contact & Application Information
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
For questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This vacancy closes end of October. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. The role would require some travel. If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
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. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body and is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, appointees will not be Crown Servants and will not be eligible for continuous service unless otherwise specified.
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