Job Description
The Environment Agency are 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.
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 fully decarbonise by 2050 whilst doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security provide additional pressures to quickly transition to new sustainable sources of power, whilst maximising domestic sources of energy.
Through effective regulation, we must ensure that energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions, as well as mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
Role Overview
We’re recruiting a fixed‑term role, up to 2 years, for somebody with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors, including various scales of combustion plant, waste incineration and refineries.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training.
* Develop strategy for our sectors and produce the 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.
* Respond to incidents and make yourself available to provide business continuity support during an incident.
Team
The Energy & COMAH team are part of Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate.
Our technical experts lead on the definition of standards for our sectors, providing strategic direction, guidance and training to deliver new duties and environmental best practice.
Experience and Skills
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of the work area for the role, gained either by working within and/or regulating relevant processes, including 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.
* Work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Application Process
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.
Deadline: end of October 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. Some travel may be required.
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.
Competence Assessments
We assess candidates on their knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements, their ability to work in teams, and their ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Please provide examples for each.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Applications may be withdrawn if plagiarism or AI misuse is identified.
The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. For support supplier inquiries, visit the Crown Commercial Service website.
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