Technical Author – Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products – UKBAT – 32429
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. We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share, for all our vacancies.
Large Slaughterhouses and Animal By‑Products installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. The UK BAT Author leads a transparent, collaborative, data‑driven process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection.
Responsibilities
* Draft BAT Conclusions, liaise with Technical Working Groups and produce a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK‑wide, environmental standard for industry.
* Critically analyse technical arguments and data.
* Write and edit technical documents.
* Manage project deliverables and meet deadlines.
* Coordinate travel and overnight stays as required.
Experience & Skills Required
At least 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the SA industry.
* Expertise in the slaughterhouse and animal by‑products industry.
* In‑depth knowledge of UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, including the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
* Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
* Understanding of the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits and their impact on industry and the environment.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships.
* Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results.
* Flexibility to respond to challenges and build consensus.
* Working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We 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.
Questions or requests for information about working patterns, base locations, etc., should be emailed to paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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