Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
We are seeking a strategic thinker with a proven delivery track record and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines. This national role leads the Land & Contamination Management team on projects addressing historic land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious legacy contamination issues, supporting Government growth ambitions and commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation support via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites and publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business Directorate. We are a dispersed team working with technical and project teams nationwide. We promote an inclusive culture and use evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and ability to manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance; thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of contaminated land or mine water pollution, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience leading high-performing teams.
* Experience informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious topics.
Technical requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Training will be provided. You’ll have an EA Office base location; the role is national with flexible/hybrid working. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. For queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, we may hold your details for 6 months for an alternative post.
Competencies
1. Manages Self
Description: Has awareness of strengths/weaknesses, manages own role in the Environment Agency.
2. Programme and Project Management
Description: Plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.
3. Leads People
Description: Provides leadership that inspires others to achieve goals.
4. Influences and Persuades Others
Description: Presenting a case to win people over and gain support for plans.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We are committed to diversity, flexible working, and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants. For details about becoming a supplier, see Crown Commercial Service information.
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