Overview
Environment Agency is seeking an Environment & Business Senior Advisor, Air Quality. This is a national role within the Air Quality team (Monitoring and Assessment) with a focus on leading key streams of air quality work, delivering a programme of Air Quality Projects, and providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders on air quality issues.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development of Environmental Assessment Levels for key atmospheric pollutants in support of Net Zero delivery.
* Provide strategic input to bridging planning and permitting issues, including air quality and amenity considerations in development plans; support the Environment Agency’s approach to planning consultations; shape our role as Air Quality Partners.
* Oversee and guide the capture and use of emissions data and evidence to underpin decisions and regulate more effectively, with emphasis on the Pollution Inventory data.
* Provide mentoring and development support to junior Air Quality team members.
* Contribute to all areas of the Environment Agency Air Quality work and respond to internal and external technical queries on air quality issues.
* Undertake site visits to high-profile industrial sites to support emission reduction measures.
* Support Defra as required in developing new or updated air quality policy (e.g., input to the Gothenburg Protocol).
Team and Environment
You’ll join the Air Quality team within Monitoring and Assessment. The team provides technical leadership on pollution issues for regulated industry. It is a dispersed team working with colleagues across the country. We are part of Regulatory Resilience, in the Chief Regulator Group within Environment and Business, promoting an inclusive culture that values diversity. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy and legislation, and secure resources.
Experience and Skills
Required experience and skills: In capability-based answers please demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
Baseline requirements (understanding):
* UK and international air quality legislation
* Air Quality standards, targets and legislation
* Regulation of industrial installations and the use of Environmental Assessment Levels in setting permit limits
* The Environment Agency’s role in the planning regime
Delivery capabilities:
* Work with a wide range of internal and external customers
* Deliver technical information in accessible language
* Prepare, run and respond to technical consultations
* Influence outcomes through effective relationships with colleagues and customers
* Project manage to time and budget
A full range of development and training opportunities will be provided.
Additional Information
You’ll have an inclusive development plan with appropriate training. The role is national with flexible/hybrid working. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for details. Any queries can be directed to lucia.susani@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
Length of contract: Up to 6 months with possible extension.
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