Job Summary
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.
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, which are responsible for 24% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. They need to fully decarbonise by 2050 while doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security pressure the transition to new sustainable sources of power while maximising domestic energy sources. Through effective regulation we must protect people and the environment from emissions and mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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 as part of an incident role and be available for business continuity support during incidents.
Team Overview
The Energy & COMAH team is part of Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation, Environment & Business Directorate. Our technical experts lead on the definition of standards for our sectors, providing strategic direction, tools to support regulation, guidance and training to deliver new duties and environmental best practice.
Experience and Skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in the work.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of the work area for the role in question, gained either by working within and/or regulating relevant processes. 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.
* Work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Application Notes
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
This vacancy closes end of October.
Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November.
It would be anticipated that this role would require some travel.
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. Please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
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