Job Overview
The Environment Agency invites applications for a fixed‑term Energy & Legacy Sector Advisor role (up to 2 years) to support the UK’s Net Zero strategy by regulating the energy sector, prioritising emissions reduction and energy security.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance and training to stakeholders.
* Develop strategy for our sectors and produce tools to regulate, support development and deliver environmental outcomes.
* Commission and manage external research projects as required.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners such as DEFRA, DESNZ, trade associations and industry players.
* Respond to incidents and deliver business continuity support during an incident.
* Lead on the definition of sector standards, delivering strategic direction, guidance, training and environmental best practice.
Qualifications
* Experience regulating energy‑sector processes, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.
* Technical and regulatory knowledge, including control measures for emissions to air.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and to encourage consideration of diversity issues.
* Strong relationship‑building skills with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies and academia.
* Proven teamwork and collaboration skills to achieve common goals.
* Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication.
* Capacity to provide statutory environmental and technical advice across a range of combustion installations, and to apply legislative knowledge in practice.
Contract
Fixed‑term up to 2 years. Primary working locations include Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham within the United Kingdom.
How to Apply
Applications will be blind‑assessed using competency questions. For queries regarding this role, contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk. Vacancy closes end of October; interviews will be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November.
EEO Statement
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and have a guaranteed interview policy for candidates with a disability meeting the minimum criteria.
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