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Overview
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join the Kent and South London area Installations team. You will be joining a team where the environment is the priority and the work is varied, challenging and interesting. Salary and grading will be based on experience and skills. A training and development programme is available for the successful applicant.
Responsibilities
Your work will involve:
* Ensuring permit compliance by conducting site inspections and audits, assessing the operator’s ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise resources.
* Analysis and interpretation of environmental monitoring and performance data.
* Undertaking appropriate enforcement and remediation action to a range of non‑compliances and environmental incidents at permitted sites.
* Using your influencing and negotiating skills to ensure best practice.
* Working with other regulatory bodies, authorities, and other stakeholders.
* Dealing with people at all levels within industry, local communities and other interested groups.
* Taking part in the assessment of and response to environmental incidents.
Team
The post will be based in one of our two installations teams. The teams work flexibly throughout the Kent and South London Area, regulating sites across a range of industrial sectors including chemicals manufacturing, power generation, landfill, hazardous waste and non‑hazardous waste treatment, incineration, metal production and metal surface treatment, food and drink, paper and textiles, and oil and gas.
Qualifications
We are seeking a proactive, self‑motivated and confident communicator with practical operational experience and understanding of environmental regulation.
* Significant regulatory or equivalent industrial experience across a range of industries.
* Excellent influencing skills and success in developing good relations in complex environments.
* Experience in delivering environmental improvements using a range of tools.
* Works in teams to support colleagues to achieve common goals.
* Ability to manage multiple demands on time in a prioritised manner to achieve outcomes and deliver against plans.
* A proven track record of taking initiative and using a continuous improvement approach.
* Hold an honours degree (or equivalent), ideally in a science or engineering discipline.
Contact
The role will be based at Orchard House, Addington, West Malling Kent.
For further details please contact Paul Bennett by email on paul.bennett@environment-agency.gov.uk.
EEO Statement
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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
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