Technical Author

Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products - UKBAT - 32429 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. Large Slaughterhouses and Animal by-products installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. 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 Draft BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, but some travel and overnight stays may be required. You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, so we’ll support and train you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances. The team You’ll join our UK BAT Team. We lead on delivery of new environmental standards for UK Industry. We’re embedded within the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate but report to DEFRA and the Standards Council for progress and delivery. In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources. Experience/skills Required You will have at least 5 years working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation SA industry In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your experience and expert understanding of: the slaughterhouse and animal by-products 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 A range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. Contact and additional information We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilizes Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Applications will be blind assessed. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with capability-based questions and a presentation. We’ll hold a reserve list for 6 months. Length of contract: up to 2 years from appointment. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr