Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Location: Royal Sutton Coldfield / Stafford / Derby / Lichfield / Matlock Bath (various locations) with national scope; flexible/hybrid working considered.
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Overview
Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines? This role is to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, supporting Government growth ambitions and commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review/update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites, and preparation/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and Culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business Directorate. The team is dispersed and collaborates with technical and project teams nationwide. We promote an inclusive culture that uses evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience / Skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and risk management.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, with a thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 being desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of contaminated land or mine-affected water, delivering to time, cost, and quality.
* Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical Requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development and Training
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Additional Information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. The role is national with a flexible/hybrid working location. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Applicants will be assessed blind using competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
Read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for more information. If you have questions, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For those applying from Civil Service or local government, continuous service eligibility may vary. For more information, consult your HR team.
Competencies
* Manages Self – Has awareness of strengths/weaknesses and takes responsibility for own role.
* Programme and Project Management – Plans and manages programmes to achieve objectives cost-effectively.
* Leads People – Provides inspiring leadership to achieve goals.
* Influences and Persuades Others – Presents cases convincingly to win support for plans.
Seniorities and Job Type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Other related job postings and location updates are listed in the original posting. This advertisement contains the consolidated information for the Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670 role.
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