Job Description
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.
We are recruiting a fixed‑term role (up to 2 years) for a senior advisor who has experience working in or regulating the 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 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.
* Respond to incidents and provide business continuity support during an incident.
Team
* Lead on the definition of standards for our sectors, providing strategic direction and tools in support of regulation of the energy sectors.
* Provide guidance and training to deliver new duties.
* Promote 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.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, including experience of work in or regulating the energy sector, and knowledge of control measures for emissions to air.
* 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.
Application Process
Applications will be blind‑assessed using your answers to competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for six months and may offer you an alternative post.
Key Dates
This vacancy closes at the end of October. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. Some travel may be required.
Legal and Equal Employment Opportunity
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability.
Contact
For questions regarding this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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