Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters – 31670. Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines? We have an opportunity to join the national Land & Contamination Management team to lead project work addressing the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading our national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation of land affected by contamination via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites and preparation/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business Directorate. The team is dispersed and collaborates with technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture that values evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance; thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or water pollution from abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost, and quality.
* Experience in leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience in informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious/complex topics.
Technical requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development opportunities
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given. The role is national with flexible/hybrid working; EA Office base location is specified accordingly. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months for alternative posts.
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
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Competencies
Competence 1 – Manages Self: Has full awareness of strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach; organises self and takes responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Competence 2 – Programme and Project Management: Plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.
Competence 3 – Leads People: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
Competence 4 – Influences and Persuades Others: Presents a case effectively to win support for plans, especially on challenging topics.
Seniority and employment type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Notes: This description reflects the role as described and is subject to change. We welcome diverse applicants and provide accommodations as needed.
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