Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Location: Pickering, England, United Kingdom
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters responsible for leading national project work to tackle historic land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines within the Environment Agency.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation of land via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites, and preparation/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how to manage associated risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge and experience of relevant legislation and statutory/best practice guidance. Desirable: thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or water pollution from abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience of successfully leading and managing high performing teams.
* Experience of informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are “blind” assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you are on a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months for potential alternative posts.
Competencies
Competence 1
Manages Self
Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Competence 2
Programme and Project Management
Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.
Competence 3
Leads People
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
Competence 4
Influences and Persuades Others
Description: Presenting a convincing case to win support for plans; often beyond logic alone.
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. See the candidate pack for more information.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For information about becoming a supplier, visit GOV.UK.
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