Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued. The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving a transformation in the energy sectors as they’re responsible for 24% of UK GHG emissions. We need to fully decarbonise by 2050 whilst doubling electricity production.
We’re recruiting a fixed‑term role, up to 2 years, for someone with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.
Key responsibilities include:
* 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 provide business continuity support during an incident.
Experience / Skills Required
* 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, 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.
Contact and Additional Information
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
For questions related to this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This vacancy closes at the end of October. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. The role may require some travel.
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
We also have a guaranteed interview policy to support those with a disability. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal or disciplinary action.
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