Job Description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our 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 to support the regulation of the energy sectors. Your experience should include work or regulation in combustion plants, waste incineration, refineries, and other energy‑related processes.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert technical leadership, including 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 required.
* Work with stakeholders such as Defra, DESNZ, trade associations, and internal operations teams.
* Respond to incidents and provide business continuity support when required.
Team Overview
The Energy & COMAH team is part of the Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation Directorate. We provide strategic direction, regulatory tools, guidance and training, and promote environmental best practice.
Qualifications & Experience
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and to promote diversity issues.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge of energy‑sector processes, including control measures for emissions to air.
* Strong relationship‑building skills with regulators, government, trade bodies and academia.
* Co‑operative teamwork skills and a proven track record of delivering common goals.
Additional Information
* Qualifications will be assessed from competency questions; feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
* This vacancy closes at the end of October.
* Interviews will be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November.
* Some travel will be required.
* If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, details will be held for 6 months and you may be offered an alternative post.
* For questions relating to this role, contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Our Commitment to Equality
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are available. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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