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 exciting opportunity to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling historic land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Overview
You will lead as the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes. You will build relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, and lead national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovery of heat from underground coal mines.
Responsibilities
* Act as Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious legacy contamination issues, aiding government growth ambitions and commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of 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.
Experience / Skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and ability to manage related 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 contamination or water pollution from abandoned mines, delivering to time, cost and quality.
* Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience informing/influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical Requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development & Location
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. Flexible/hybrid working is supported; location is national with an EA Office base, travel and overnights may be required.
Application & Contact
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. For queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are assessed blind using competency answers. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we may offer you an alternative post for up to 6 months.
Competencies & Assessment
The role includes assessment against key competencies, including:
* Manages Self
* Programme and Project Management
* Leads People
* Influences and Persuades Others
For each competency, candidates provide capability-based answers describing relevant experience, approach, and outcomes. Further guidance is in the candidate pack.
Reminders
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and to flexible working arrangements where possible. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability meeting the minimum criteria. The Agency does not operate as part of HM Civil Service for continuous service purposes.
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