Overview
The Environment Agency is seeking a fixed‑term Energy Advisor (Senior) to support regulation of combustion plants, waste incineration, and refineries. The role will be up to 2 years and is based in Birmingham, with some travel required.
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.
* Respond to incidents and provide business continuity support during an incident.
Qualifications & Experience
* Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and actively encourage consideration of diversity issues.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience in regulating combustion plants, waste incineration or refineries; including knowledge of control measures for emissions to air.
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies, and academia.
* Cooperative team working to achieve common goals.
Desired Competencies
* Legislative knowledge related to statutory environmental and technical requirements.
* Works co‑operatively as part of a team.
* Builds and sustains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Contract & Salary
Length of contract: Up to 2 years.
Application Process
Applications will be blind‑assessed against the competency statements. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. For questions, contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk. This vacancy closes end of October.
Equal Opportunities
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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. Applicants from the Civil Service are not considered Crown Servants for environmental agency appointments.
AI & Appropriate Use of Technology
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. The Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body sponsored by Defra and follows the guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website.
Contact
Emma Preston / Charlotte Sholl – combiustion@environment-agency.gov.uk
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