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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 greenhouse gas emissions. We need to fully decarbonise by 2050 while doubling electricity production, and address energy security pressures by transitioning to sustainable sources.
Through effective regulation, we must ensure that the energy sector protects people and the environment from emissions and mitigates 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, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance and training.
* Develop strategy for the 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 incidents.
Experience and 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. This includes 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.
Competence Assessment
Competence 1 – Legislative Knowledge
Definition: Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment.
As a senior advisor for the energy sectors you will give advice on different regulatory requirements applying to combustion plants of different sizes and purposes.
Competence 2 – Works in Teams
Definition: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
As a senior advisor you will work with other senior advisors covering a wide portfolio of work both reactive and planned.
Competence 3 – Builds and Sustains Relationships
Definition: Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
As a senior advisor you will work with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including government officials, trade associations and the EA's operational teams.
Contact and Application
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. The vacancy closes end of October.
Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham, by the end of November. Some travel will be required.
Additional Information
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
Up to 2 years contract.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks for all external recruitment needs.
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