Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products - UKBAT - 32429
Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical author in the UK BAT team you can.
Overview
Large Slaughterhouses and Animal by-products installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. The regime will use the BAT concept principles of a transparent, collaborative, data and evidence led process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author.
Responsibilities
* Draft BAT Conclusions
* Liaise with Technical Working Groups
* Present a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry
* Critically analyse technical arguments and data
* Write technical documents
* Manage projects and drive completion
* Travel and overnight stays may be required
Qualifications
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of the Slaughterhouse and Animal By-Products industry
* Good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues
* Good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
* Capability to critically analyse technical arguments and data
* Ability to work with, and write technical documents
* Good project management skills
Experience and Skills Required
At least 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation SA industry.
Capability Based Answers
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your experience and expert understanding of:
* The slaughterhouse and animal by-products industry
* UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
Key Skills
* Collection and technical analysis of 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 to ensure timely and effective results
* Responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus
* Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
Additional Information
* We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds
* We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share
* We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability
* Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions
Contact
If you have any queries, or want to discuss working patterns, base locations etc, please contact paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document.
Legal and Diversity Statements
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We are also guaranteed interview policy for those with a disability. The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified the application may be withdrawn.
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