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Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
Do you want to effectively regulate the energy sectors to create a better place? The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving a transformation in the energy sectors as they are responsible for 24% of UK Greenhouse Gas emissions. They will need to fully decarbonise by 2050 whilst doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security require a quick transition to new sustainable sources of power, while maximising domestic sources of energy.
Through effective regulation, we must ensure that the energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions, as well as mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
We are recruiting a fixed-term role, up to 2 years, for someone with experience working in or regulating energy sectors, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries.
Key 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.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do.
You will be asked to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
The team
The Energy & COMAH team is part of Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate.
Team Focus
* Strategic direction and tools in support of regulation of the energy sectors.
* Guidance and training to deliver new duties.
* Environmental best practice.
Experience / Skills Required
* Working effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encouraging others to consider diversity issues in their work.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience in the work area for the role, gained either by working within and/or regulating relevant processes, including 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.
* Work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Applications will be blind assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Feedback is generally not available at the application stage.
For questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at combustion@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This vacancy closes at the end of October. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. The role may require some travel.
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we will hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Length of contract: up to 2 years.
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 clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Applications may be withdrawn or subject to disciplinary action for plagiarism.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
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