Overview
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Job Description
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 (GHG) emissions. We need to fully decarbonise by 2050 while 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 someone with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors. This includes a range of facilities such as combustion plants, 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 and make yourself available to provide business continuity support during an incident.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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.
* 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.
* Experience of regulating combustion plants, waste incineration, or refinery sites, with knowledge of control measures for emissions to air where relevant.
Contract Details
Fixed‑term contract lasting up to 2 years. Some travel may be required.
Application Information
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
Contact: Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl – 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.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds; we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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