Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Job description details and application timeline are provided below. The Environment Agency is seeking a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work addressing historic land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Overview
You will lead innovative project work, act as Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes, and contribute to policy and delivery in line with the Environmental Improvement Plan.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for the Contaminated Land and Water Programme and the Abandoned Metal Mines Programme.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues from legacy contamination, contributing to Government growth ambitions and Environmental Improvement Plan commitments.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with Defra, other government departments, and stakeholders; lead 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 via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, updating 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. The team is dispersed, collaborates with national technical and project teams, and strives to promote an inclusive, evidence-based, and innovative working environment.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling legacy land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both); ability to manage associated 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 within time, cost, and quality constraints.
* Experience of leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development and training
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. The working location is flexible/hybrid with an EA Office base. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for more information. For queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions, and interviews are conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, your details may be kept for 6 months for potential alternate posts.
Competencies
Competence 1: Manages Self — awareness of strengths/weaknesses; personal responsibility for own role.
Competence 2: Programme and Project Management — plan and manage programmes to meet objectives cost-effectively.
Competence 3: Leads People — provides inspirational leadership and teams’ achievement in difficult circumstances.
Competence 4: Influences and Persuades Others — present compelling cases to win support for plans.
Note
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and flexible working patterns, including job sharing. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses UK central government frameworks for recruitment.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level • Employment type: Full-time • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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