Overview
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. 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.
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. 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.
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
* Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be asked to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident.
Team
The Energy & COMAH team is part of 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 and tools in support regulation of the energy sectors, guidance and training to deliver new duties, and environmental best practice.
Experience/Skills Required
* 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, and experience of the work area for the role in question, gained either by working within and/or regulating relevant processes. This will include knowledge of control measures for emissions to air where relevant
* 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 and Additional Information
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 this email address: 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. It would be anticipated that this role would require some travel. If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
Contract and Competencies
Length of contract: Up to 2 years.
Competence 1: Legislative Knowledge Definition: Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment. As a senior advisor for the energy sectors you will give advice on different regulatory requirements applying to combustion plants of different sizes and purposes.
Competence 2: Works in Teams Definition: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals. As a combustion senior advisor you will work with other senior advisors covering a wide portfolio of work both reactive and planned.
Competence 3: Builds and Sustains Relationships Definition: Develops and maintains effective working relationships. As a senior advisor you will work with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including government officials, trade associations and the EA's operational teams.
Important notes: If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your experience. If plagiarism is identified, applications may be withdrawn.
We are a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra. For information on how we use AI responsibly, please review Civil Service guidance on the use of artificial intelligence.
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