Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Join the Environment Agency as part of the National Land & Contamination Management team to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Act as the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, contributing to Government growth ambitions and commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners; lead national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, reviewing and updating environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulating Part 2A Special Sites, and preparing and publishing State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and Culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business Directorate. We operate as a dispersed team, collaborating with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive culture that values evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to influence policy, legislation and resource allocation.
Experience and Skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines, and how to manage associated risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge and experience of relevant legislation and guidance; 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 pollution from abandoned mines, delivering results on time, cost and quality.
* Experience in leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience in 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 and Support
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. The organisation supports flexible working including job-sharing; please specify your preferred working arrangements on application.
Additional Information
Office base location is flexible/hybrid for this national role. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for details. For queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed against competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. We may keep your details on a reserve list for up to 6 months and offer an alternative post.
Competencies
Competence 1 — Manages Self: Has awareness of strengths/weaknesses, takes responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Competence 2 — Programme and Project Management: Plans and manages programmes or projects to achieve objectives cost-effectively.
Competence 3 — Leads People: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
Competence 4 — Influences and Persuades Others: Presents a convincing case to win support for plans, even in challenging circumstances.
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