Job Description
The 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.
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’re responsible for 24% of UK Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. They’ll need to fully decarbonise by 2050 whilst doubling electricity production. Concerns about energy security provide additional pressures to quickly transition to new sustainable sources of power, whilst maximising domestic sources of energy.
Through effective regulation, we must ensure that energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions, as well as mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
Role
We’re recruiting a fixed‑term role, up to 2 years, for somebody with experience of working in or regulating energy sectors, including various scales of combustion plant, waste incineration and refineries.
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.
* Respond to incidents and provide business continuity support during an incident.
Team
The Energy & COMAH team is part of the 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, guidance and training to deliver new duties and environmental best practice.
Qualifications
* 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, including experience of regulating combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries, and knowledge of control measures for emissions to air.
* 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.
Contact & Application
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.
The vacancy closes at the end of October. Interviews are expected to be held in person in Birmingham by the end of November. Some travel may be required. 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.
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