Job Description
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Director for Energy and Manufacturing Industries, you will lead the COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) Team through an exciting period of change.
You will:
* Lead the Environment Agency’s relationship with the COMAH Competent Authority partners, ensuring effective and autonomous operation.
* Collaborate with Environment Agency operational teams and external partners such as site operators and trade associations, and advise and influence government departments on policy.
* Oversee change and improvement to the COMAH regime, including the implementation of new and improved IT systems, training, guidance and ways of working.
* Nurture the team to achieve personal and organisational outcomes, embedding change across the COMAH regime within the EA.
Qualifications
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate people to deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
* In-depth knowledge of the COMAH regime and experience of environmental regulation, either as a regulator or within a regulated business context.
* Strong influencing skills, able to manage relationships and networks effectively and liaise with senior leaders internally and externally.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Benefits include a generous pension provision, leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements. Hybrid office/home working is an option, and there are excellent personal and professional development opportunities.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns are available for all our vacancies, and we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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