Job Description
The Environment Agency is looking for a fixed‑term Energy Advisor to support regulation of combustion, waste incineration and refinery sectors. The role lasts up to 2 years, with potential for renewal. The position requires expertise in energy sector regulation, stakeholder engagement and incident response.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance and training.
* Develop strategy for the energy 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 industry players.
* Respond to incidents and provide business continuity support during an incident.
Experience and Skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and actively encourage consideration of diversity issues.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of regulating or working within combustion plants, waste incineration or refineries, including control measures for emissions to air.
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government agencies, trade bodies and academia.
* Cooperative teamwork to achieve common goals.
Application Process
Applications will be blind assessed using your answers to competency questions. For questions relating to this role, please contact Emma Preston or Charlotte Sholl at 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. The role may require some travel.
Equal Opportunity
The Environment Agency is fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all vacancies. We welcome flexible working patterns and support disabled candidates through a Guaranteed Interview Policy.
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