Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving a transformation in the energy sectors, which are responsible for 24% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. The sector will need to fully decarbonise by 2050 whilst doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security add further pressure to transition to new sustainable sources of power, while maximising domestic sources of energy.
Through effective regulation, we must ensure that energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions, mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance and training.
* Develop strategy for our sectors and produce the 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, internal operations teams, trade associations and other key industry players.
* Respond to incidents as part of an incident role and provide business continuity support during incidents.
Required Experience & Skills
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of regulating energy sector processes, including control measures for emissions to air.
* 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.
Contact & Application
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Feedback is generally 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. The role may require some travel.
Length of contract: up to 2 years.
Senior level: Mid‑Senior level.
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