Technical Author – Inorganic chemicals – UK BAT – 32437
Environment Agency
About the role
Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical author in the UK BAT team you can.
Key responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry.
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of the LVIC industry
* A good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues
* A good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
* The capability of critically analysing technical arguments and data
* The ability to work with, and write technical documents
* Good project management skills and a drive to complete
Other responsibilities:
* Use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnight stays may be required
* Develop an inclusive incident management objective as part of your development plan
Experience and skills required
You will have at least 5 years working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation LVIC industry.
* The large Volume inorganic chemicals industry
* UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
* Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
* Understanding of the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment
* Verbal and written communication
* Building and maintaining relationships
* Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results
* Responding flexibly to challenges and building consensus
* Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues
Competency Questions (Interview)
Communicates Effectively
* Provide STAR examples where effective communication techniques were pivotal for success.
* Describe how you dealt with difficult customers.
Influences and Persuades Others
* Tell us a time when you presented a view convincingly that positively influenced or persuaded your audience.
* Prepare credible written arguments on complex issues.
Achieves Results
* Describe a proud piece of work, how you achieved it and its positive result.
* Show how you set high standards, prioritise and adjust actions.
Environmental Awareness
* Show appreciation of the impact regulated activities have on the environment and how you limit negative impact.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Contract length
Up to 2 years from appointment
EEO & Inclusivity Statement
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.
Contact
Email: paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk
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.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with 4 capability based questions and a presentation.
We’ll hold a reserve list for 6 months. Depending on your skills/experience you may be offered an alternative post.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Applications where plagiarism is identified may be withdrawn.
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