Job Description
The Environment Agency are 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 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The energy sectors must fully decarbonise by 2050 while doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security provide additional pressures to 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, and mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training.
* Develop strategy for our sectors and produce 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 – you will be asked to take an incident role and be available to respond to incidents or 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 by working within and/or regulating relevant processes, including 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.
* Work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Competences
* Legislative Knowledge (Competence 1) – Apply a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment. Senior advisors must understand regulatory requirements for combustion plants of different sizes and purposes.
* Works in Teams (Competence 2) – Work co‑operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals. Senior advisors will work with other senior advisors covering a wide portfolio of work, both reactive and planned.
* Builds and Sustains Relationships (Competence 3) – Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including government officials, trade associations and the EA's operational teams.
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 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. Some travel may be required.
Length of contract: Up to 2 years.
Consistent with the Environment Agency’s policies, the use of artificial intelligence in applications must be truthful and factually accurate. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of application.
Applicants from the Civil Service must note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and will not be eligible for continuous service. Contact your HR team for guidance.
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