Technical Author - Inorganic Chemicals
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Job Description
Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical Author in the UK BAT team you can.
Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals (LVIC) installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. The regime will use the BAT concept principles of a transparent, collaborative, data and evidence led process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author.
You’ll be responsible for drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry.
Responsibilities
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of the LVIC industry
* Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues
* Good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
* Capacity to critically analyse technical arguments and data
* Ability to work with, and write technical documents
* Good project management skills and a drive to complete
Candidate Profile
You will have at least 5 years working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation LVIC industry.
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your experience and expert understanding of:
* The large Volume inorganic chemicals industry
* UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
You will be skilled at:
* Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
* Understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment
* Verbal and written communication
* Building and maintaining relationships
* Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results
* Responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus
* Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
Development and Support
* A range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
* You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan; we’ll support and train you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances.
Application Information
We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
Join our information call about this role on the 9th December at 16:00.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document.
If you have any queries, or want to discuss working patterns, base locations etc, please contact paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with 4 capability based questions and a presentation. We’ll hold a reserve list for 6 months. Depending on your skills/experience you may be offered an alternative post.
Length of contract: up to 2 years from appointment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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