Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
We’re recruiting for a Senior Advisor to join the national Land & Contamination Management team to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading our national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on dealing with water pollution caused by historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share your technical expertise across the broad spectrum of our land contamination portfolio, including work to support remediation of land affected by contamination 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 preparation and publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports working in this technical field.
Team and culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience and skills (qualifications)
* Technical expertise and experience of tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage the risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation and statutory/best practice technical guidance. A thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or water polluted by abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience of successfully leading and managing high performing teams.
* Experience of 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).
What we offer and requirements
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. Flexible working patterns are welcomed, including job share; please include your preferred working arrangements on your application. The role is national with an EA Office base location and flexible/hybrid working is available. Some travel and overnights may be required.
How to apply and additional information
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries: phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed using competency answers. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer an alternative post.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability meeting the minimum criteria.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, visit gov.uk.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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