Job Description
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 are recruiting a fixed‑term role, up to 2 years, for someone with experience working in or regulating the energy sectors – including combustion plants, waste incineration and refineries. The UK’s Net Zero strategy is driving a transformation in the energy sectors, which account for 24 % of UK GHG emissions. Your work will help ensure that energy sectors protect people and the environment from emissions, and support the transition to new sustainable sources of power.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert support and technical leadership through advice, guidance, and training.
* Develop strategy for the 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.
* Respond to incidents during a designated incident role and make yourself available to provide business continuity support.
Team
The Energy & COMAH team is part of the Energy and Manufacturing Industries Regulation of Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. Our technical experts lead on the definition of standards for the energy sectors, providing strategic direction, tools to support regulation, guidance and training, and environmental best practice.
Experience & Skills Required
* Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, encouraging consideration of diversity issues in work.
* Relevant technical and regulatory knowledge, and experience of working within or regulating relevant processes, including control measures for emissions to air.
* Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, operators, partner regulators, government, trade bodies and academia.
* Cooperatively work as part of a team to achieve common goals.
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 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. If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we will hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post. Length of contract: up to 2 years.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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.
As a Non‑Departmental Public Body, the Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks for all external recruitment needs. For more information on supplier frameworks, visit the UK government website.
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