Energy Advisor – Environment Agency
The Environment Agency (EA) is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all vacancies. Join a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
Do you want to effectively regulate the energy sectors to create a better place?
The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving transformation in the energy sectors, which are responsible for 24% of UK GHG emissions. They need to fully decarbonise by 2050 and double electricity production. Concerns about energy security add pressure to transition to sustainable sources and maximise domestic energy.
Through effective regulation, we must ensure that energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions, mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts.
Role Overview
We’re recruiting a fixed‑term role, up to 2 years, for somebody with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training
* Develop strategy for our sectors and produce tools to regulate, support development and deliver environmental outcomes
* Commission and manage external research projects where needed
* Work with internal and external stakeholders such as Defra, DESNZ, operations teams, trade associations and other key industry players
* Respond to incidents and provide business continuity support during an incident
Qualifications & Experience
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage consideration of diversity issues
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of the work area for the role, including control measures for emissions to air where relevant
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies and academia
* Work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals
Contract Details
Length of contract: Up to 2 years (fixed‑term)
Location: Birmingham (interviews in person), with some travel required.
Contact & Additional Information
Applications will be “blind” assessed using answers to the competency questions. Feedback is not available at the application stage.
For questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This vacancy closes end of October.
Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November.
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and we have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
Applications are assessed by the Environment Agency, which is not a part of HM Civil Service and is not a Crown Servant. For other agencies, please contact your HR team.
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