Overview
The Environment Agency are 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.
Do you want to effectively regulate the energy sectors to create a better place? The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving a transformation in the energy sectors as they’re responsible for 24% of UK Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. They’ll need to fully decarbonise by 2050 whilst doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security provide additional pressures to quickly transition to new sustainable sources of power, whilst maximise domestic sources of energy. Through effective regulation, we must ensure that energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions, as well as mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
We’re recruiting a fixed-term role, up to 2 years, for somebody with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors, this includes various scales of combustion plant, waste incineration and refineries. (further information in an additional information document).
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
* responding to incidents as a central part of the role; be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident
The team
The Energy & COMAH team are part of Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. Our technical experts lead on the definition of standards for our sectors, providing strategic direction, tools in support regulation, guidance and training to deliver duties and environmental best practice.
Experience / Skills Required
* 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 the work area for the role in question, gained either by working within and/or regulating relevant processes (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
Additional Information
* 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. Some travel may be required.
* 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.
* Length of contract: Up to 2 years
* The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.
* The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and may use government frameworks/contracts for recruitment. See Crown Commercial Service for supplier information.
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