Overview
The Environment Agency is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements. We are seeking a fixed‑term Energy Advisor (up to 2 years) to support regulation of the energy sector.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance and training.
* Develop strategy for energy sectors and produce tools to regulate, support development and deliver environmental outcomes.
* Commission and manage external research projects where needed.
* Work with internal and external stakeholders including Defra, DESNZ, trade associations and other industry players.
* Respond to incidents and be available for incident management or business continuity support.
* Lead on the definition of standards for energy sectors, delivering strategic direction and support regulation.
Experience & Skills
* Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and encourage consideration of diversity issues.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge and experience of energy sector processes, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.
* Knowledge of 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.
* Cooperatively work as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Qualifications
• Evidence of competence in legislative knowledge, teamwork and building relationships.
• Experience delivering portfolios of work and stakeholder engagement.
Contract
Up to 2 years fixed‑term.
Information
Applications are blind assessed using competency‑based answers. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage. Questions can be sent to combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This vacancy closes end of October.
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns and a guaranteed interview policy for disabled candidates apply.
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