Overview
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Do you want to effectively regulate the energy sectors to create a better place? 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. They’ll need to fully decarbonise by 2050 whilst 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 somebody with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors, including 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
* Responding to incidents is a central part of the role; you may be asked to have an incident role and to be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident
The Energy & COMAH team is part of Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. Our technical experts lead on the definition of standards for our sectors, providing strategic direction and tools in support of regulation, guidance and training to deliver new duties and environmental best practice.
Experience/skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and actively encourage consideration of diversity issues in work
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of the work area for the role, gained by working within or regulating relevant processes; knowledge of control measures for emissions to air where relevant
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies and academia
* Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals
Contact and additional information
* Applications will be “blind” assessed using competency answers. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
* For questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at 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. It would be anticipated that this role would 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.
* Length of contract: Up to 2 years
Other information
The Environment Agency is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and to flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and encourage you to indicate preferred working arrangements on your application.
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