Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all vacancies. Join a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
We are recruiting a fixed‑term role, up to 2 years, for a senior advisor in the energy sector with experience regulating high‑risk energy installations (combustion plants, waste incineration, refineries). The role will support the UK’s Net Zero strategy by ensuring safe decarbonisation, managing emissions, and safeguarding the environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support, technical leadership, advice, guidance, and training to internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop strategy and tools to regulate, support development, and deliver environmental outcomes for the energy sectors.
* Commission and manage external research projects where needed.
* Collaborate with Defra, DESNZ, internal operations teams, trade associations, and other key industry players.
* Respond to incidents and maintain business continuity during incidents.
Experience and Skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and actively promote diversity issues.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, including experience regulating processes that emit to air.
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies, academia, and other stakeholders.
* Teamwork skills – collaborating with senior advisors and other staff to deliver portfolios of work.
* Strong communication skills, able to convey complex regulatory matters clearly.
Application Information
Applications will be assessed blind using competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage. If you have any questions, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This vacancy closes end of October. Interviews will be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. The role may require some travel.
We welcome flexible working patterns and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. A guaranteed interview policy applies for disabled applicants.
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