Overview
The Environment Agency is committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued. We are recruiting a fixed-term Energy Senior Advisor role (up to 2 years) with experience in or regulating energy sectors including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.
Responsibilities
* provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training
* develop strategy for our 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 such as Defra, DESNZ, internal operations teams, trade associations and other key industry players
* respond to incidents as part of the role and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support
Team/Context
The Energy & COMAH team is part of Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. Our technical experts lead on standards for the energy sectors and provide strategic direction, guidance and training to deliver new duties and environmental best practice.
Experience/Skills Required
* ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and encourage consideration of diversity in work
* relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, including knowledge of control measures for emissions to air where relevant
* ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies and academia
* ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals
Additional Information
* Applications will be blind assessed using competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at application stage.
* For questions, contact 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 are applying from Civil Service, note about status.
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