Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals - UK BAT - 32437
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Job Description
Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Technical author in the UK BAT team you can.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals (LVIC) installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. The regime will use the BAT concept principles of a transparent, collaborative, data and evidence led process that safeguards and builds on the current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Author.
Responsibilities:
* Draft BAT Conclusions and develop new environmental standards for industry.
* Liaise with Technical Working Groups and present final documents suitable for publication.
* Maintain the UK BAT author role, supporting development plans and incident management objectives.
* Manage project deliverables, ensuring timely and effective results.
* Travel may be required as part of the role.
Requirements:
* At least 5 years working experience with environmental regulation within the LVIC industry.
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of the LVIC industry.
* Good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues.
* Strong understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK.
* Capability to critically analyse technical arguments and data.
* Excellent technical writing skills.
* Good project management skills and drive to complete.
Experience/skills:
* Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
* Understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment.
* Effective verbal and written communication.
* Building and maintaining relationships across sectors.
* Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources.
* Adapting to challenges and building consensus.
* Working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Development Opportunities:
A range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. Please contact paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk if you have any queries.
Note: Applications will be “blind” assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams and may include a presentation.
Length of contract: up to 2 years from appointment.
Competencies:
* Communicates Effectively: Demonstrate clear participation in stakeholder engagement and written communication.
* Influences and Persuades Others: Provide examples of convincing arguments and consensus building.
* Achieves Results: Show evidence of goal setting and timely delivery.
* Environmental Awareness: Illustrate understanding of environmental impact and mitigation measures.
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 has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We are committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
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