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 slaughterhouses and animal‑by‑products 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, which uses transparent, collaborative, data‑driven principles that safeguard and build on the current high levels of environmental protection. The UK BAT Author will play a central role in this process.
Responsibilities:
* Draft BAT Conclusions.
* Liaise with Technical Working Groups.
* Present a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK‑wide, environmental standard for industry.
* Conduct critical analysis of technical arguments and data.
* Write and manage technical documents.
* Manage projects and drive completion.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. Please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Experience & Skills Required
• Minimum 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the industrial sector.
• Demonstrated expert understanding of:
* The slaughterhouse and animal‑by‑products industry.
* UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Skills:
* 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.
Competency Requirements
Communicates Effectively
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK‑BAT will require effective communication with many differing stakeholders, sometimes involving large‑scale events. Provide examples of where you employed effective communication techniques and how these were pivotal for success. How have you dealt with difficult customers?
* Active listener, seeks contribution.
* Uses full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
* Considers needs of and impact on audience, anticipates reactions and uses appropriate communication method and style.
* Prepares written reports and data in clear, readable and accurate manner, using appropriate grammar, syntax and style.
* Ensures communication is two‑way; responds and acts on feedback.
* When presenting is easily understood and inspires attention from an audience.
* Is clear and to the point when speaking.
* Anticipates the main issues and prepares responses.
Influences and Persuades Others
UK‑BAT is built on evidence‑led approach to gain consensus on technical matters. Present a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
* Gathers relevant data, marshals facts and prepares sound arguments.
* Listens to others’ opinions, understanding their viewpoints, needs and concerns; responds appropriately; lobbies others in advance.
* Performs convincing written arguments on complex issues, presenting information logically, concisely and persuasively.
* Seeks a "win‑win" outcome and develops relationships with those being influenced.
* Prepares influencing strategies for key players and opinion leaders.
Achieves Results
The UK‑BAT project will have clear goals and targets that must be achieved. Describe work you are proud of, how you achieved it and the positive result.
* Can be relied upon to regularly exceed agreed goals.
* Persists when others might give up and achieves the desired result.
* Anticipates forthcoming issues and adjusts actions as necessary.
* Willing to put in extra effort to meet urgent deadlines; shows dedication and commitment.
* Resilient and performs well under pressure; responds positively to setbacks.
Environmental Awareness
UK‑BAT is based on identifying techniques that can stop or minimise the production of pollutants to air, land and water, and ensure sustainable use of materials.
* Assesses the impact of regulated activities on the environment by interpreting data and drawing valid conclusions.
* Maintains environmental management standards and reports issues of non‑compliance.
* Establishes and initiates environmental monitoring programmes to meet requirements.
Additional Information
Length of contract: up to 2 years from appointment.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
If you are applying from the Civil Service, please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. For applicants who work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service. Contact your HR team if unsure.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism or AI‑generated content presented as your own may result in withdrawal of application.
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