Environment Agency – Energy & COMAH team (Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation, E&B Directorate)
Overview
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 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.
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.
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 a central part of the role; be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident
The team and role context
* 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 and tools to support regulation, guidance and training to deliver duties, and environmental best practice.
In E&B we use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
Experience/skills Required
* ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their 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. This will include 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
Contact and Additional 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. 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.
Length of contract: Up to 2 years
Competence profiles
* Competence 1 — Legislative Knowledge
Definition: Applies knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment. As a senior advisor for the energy sectors you will give advice on regulatory requirements for combustion plants of different sizes and purposes.
* Competence 2 — Works in Teams
Definition: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals. As a combustion senior advisor you will work with other senior advisors across a wide portfolio of reactive and planned work.
* Competence 3 — Builds and Sustains Relationships
Definition: Develops and maintains effective working relationships. You will work with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, trade bodies and the EA’s operational teams.
Notes
* If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. For those in local government or other listed bodies, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy calculation purposes. If unsure, contact your HR Team.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share; please include any information about your preferred working arrangements in your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
* The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra and participates in government recruitment frameworks. For more information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the provided government link.
Note on use of AI in applications
* Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism or AI-generated claims may lead to withdrawal of applications and potential disciplinary action. Please review Civil Service guidance on appropriate AI use.
Location and additional job postings
* Power Generation or Renewables (Remote)
* Various regional roles and related postings listed in the original description
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