Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
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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 for someone to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work to tackle the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* 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 water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including 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 in this technical field.
Team and culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. The team is dispersed and collaborates with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture that values evidence, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. Desirable: thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or mine water pollution, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience 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.
Additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. The working location is flexible/hybrid; EA Office base location applies as this is a national role. Some travel and overnights may be required. You’ll be expected to read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries can be directed to phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are “blind” assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, details may be held for 6 months for potential alternative posts.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns including job share. We also guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
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Competencies (illustrative questions)
Competence 1 — Manages Self: Description of self-awareness, organisation, and personal responsibility in the Environment Agency context.
Competence 2 — Programme and Project Management: Description of planning and management of contractors, programmes, or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.
Competence 3 — Leads People: Description of leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
Competence 4 — Influences and Persuades Others: Description of presenting a case to win support for major projects or work, including stakeholder engagement and negotiation.
Notes: The candidate pack provides more information on answering competency questions, and there may be an initial sift followed by full sift or assessment. Feedback at sift stage is not generally provided.
Seniority and employment type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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