Job Description
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.
Overview
We’re recruiting a fixed-term role, up to 2 years, for somebody with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors, including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries. You’ll help regulate the energy sectors to protect people and the environment from emissions and support the transition to a net-zero future.
The UK’s strategy to deliver Net Zero is driving transformation in the energy sectors, which are responsible for 24% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. They’ll need to decarbonise by 2050 while increasing electricity production. We must ensure that regulation supports environmental protections while addressing energy security and the shift to sustainable power.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be asked to have an incident role and to be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
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 provide business continuity support during incidents
The Energy & COMAH team is part of Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. Our technical experts lead on the definition of standards for our sectors, providing:
* 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
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
* ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
* relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of the work area for the role in question, gained either by working within and/or regulating relevant processes. This will include knowledge of 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
Length of contract: Up to 2 years
Contact and additional information
* 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 this email address: 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.
* It would be anticipated that this role would require some travel.
* If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
Ethnicity and diversity statements
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. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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Artificial intelligence disclaimer
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. Where plagiarism is identified, applications may be withdrawn. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we align with Civil Service guidance on the use of artificial intelligence.
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