Technical Author – Inorganic chemicals – UK BAT – 32437
Apply for the Technical Author – Inorganic chemicals – UK BAT – 32437 role at Environment Agency.
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.
About the role
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
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
* Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues
* Good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
* Capability to critically analyse technical arguments and data
* Ability to work with and write technical documents
* Good project management skills and a drive to complete
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Experience & Skills Required
You will have at least 5 years working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the LVIC industry.
* Large Volume inorganic chemicals industry
* UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
You will be skilled at:
* Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
* Understanding 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 adept at building consensus
* Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
Competencies
Communicates Effectively: Use the STAR method when structuring your answers. You should describe a situation, task, action, and result.
Influences and Persuades Others: Prepare convincing arguments on complex issues, present information logically and persuasively.
Achieves Results: Set and deliver high work standards, prioritise and organise tasks and resources to meet deadlines.
Environmental Awareness: Demonstrate appreciation of the impact regulated activities have on the environment and propose ways to protect and preserve it.
Contact and Additional Information
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.
If you have any queries, or want to discuss working patterns, base locations etc, please contact paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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. Length of contract up to 2 years from appointment.
Notes
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.
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 applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
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