Technical Author – Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products – UK BAT – 32429
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Job Description
Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical Author in the UK BAT team you can.
You’ll be responsible for drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK‑wide, environmental standard for industry. You’ll have:
* specialist knowledge and understanding of the Slaughterhouse and Animal By‑Products industry
* a good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues
* a good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
* the capability of critically analysing technical arguments and data
* the ability to work with, and write technical documents
* Good project management skills and a drive to complete
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
You'll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, so we’ll support and train you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances.
The team: You’ll join our UK BAT Team. We lead on delivery of new environmental standards for UK Industry. We’re embedded within the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate but report to DEFRA and the Standards Council for progress and delivery.
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.
Experience & Skills Required
You will have at least 5 years working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation SA industry.
* the slaughterhouse and animal by‑products industry
* UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
* collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
* understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment
* verbal and written communication
* building and maintaining relationships
* planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results
* responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus
* ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
A range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Join our information call about this role on the 9th December at 16:00. Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with 4 capability‑based questions and a presentation.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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