Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Role description: Lead our innovative project work to tackle the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines. You will join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to deliver strategic outputs and manage a small team.
You will:
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading our national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on dealing with water pollution caused by historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share your technical expertise across the broad spectrum of our land contamination portfolio, including work to: support remediation of land affected by contamination via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites and preparation and publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports working in this technical field.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience of tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage the risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation and statutory/best practice technical guidance. A thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or water polluted by abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience of successfully leading and managing high performing teams.
* Experience of informing and 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 opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Working arrangements
* You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.
* We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnights may be required.
Contact and additional information
* Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.
* Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
* 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’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competencies
Competence 1: Manages Self
Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Competence 2: Programme and Project Management
Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Competence 3: Leads People
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.
Competence 4: Influences and Persuades Others
Description: Presents a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
Note: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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