Technical Author – Inorganic chemicals – UK BAT – 32437
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Overview
Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical author in the UK BAT team you can.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share, so please indicate any preferred working arrangements in your application.
Role Description
Large Volume Inorganic Chemical (LVIC) installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. The UK BAT Author is responsible for drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups, and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new UK‑wide environmental standard for industry. You will work with incident management objectives in your development plan and may be required to travel and undertake overnight stays.
Key responsibilities:
* Draft BAT Conclusions and supporting technical documents.
* Liaise with Technical Working Groups.
* Present final documents for publication.
* Support an inclusive incident‑management objective and relevant training.
* Travel as required.
* Manage projects and drive completion.
Qualifications
You will have at least 5 years of working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the LVIC industry.
Required knowledge and skills:
* Specialist knowledge of the LVIC industry.
* Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues.
* Good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK.
* Critical analysis of technical arguments and data.
* Effective technical writing.
* Project management skills and drive to complete.
* Collecting and technically analysing complex industrial data.
* Understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment.
* Verbal and written communication.
* Building and maintaining relationships.
* Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources.
* Responding flexibly to challenges and building consensus.
* Working with people from different backgrounds and cultures; encouraging diversity in work.
Competencies
Communicates Effectively
* Active listener, clear and concise communication, two‑way feedback.
* Prepares written reports and data accurately.
* Adapts communication style to audiences.
* Considers needs and impact on audience, anticipates reactions.
* Engages audience during presentations.
Influences and Persuades Others
* Builds convincing arguments and evidence.
* Listens to others’ views and responds appropriately.
* Explains benefits and anticipates objections.
* Seeks win‑win outcomes and builds relationships.
* Adapts influencing strategies for key players.
Achieves Results
* Sets and delivers high work standards.
* Prioritises and organises tasks and resources.
* Tracks and measures outcomes, takes remedial action.
* Exceeds agreed goals regularly.
* Shows resilience and perseverance.
Environmental Awareness
* Assesses environmental impact of regulated activities.
* Maintains environmental management standards.
* Plans and initiates environmental monitoring programmes.
Benefits and Conditions
* Contract up to 2 years from appointment.
* Travel (including overnight stays) may be required.
* Inclusive incident‑management support.
* Flexible working patterns available.
* Guaranteed interview policy for applicants with a disability.
Equal Opportunity
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please indicate any preferred working arrangements in your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. For details, see the Environment Agency EEO statement.
Contact and Additional Information
Join our information call about this role on 9 December at 16:00. For more details on working for the Environment Agency, who to contact regarding these roles, and how to apply, please read the Candidate Pack and Additional Information document.
Questions or requests to discuss working patterns, base locations, etc., can be directed to paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are “blind” assessed. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams. A reserve list will be maintained for 6 months. Depending on your skills/experience, you may be offered an alternative post.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and derived from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of application.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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