Senior Advisor

Job Description Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Senior Advisor 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. Include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. Large installations in the UK are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We’ve established a process for the definition of BAT within the UK. 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 Senior Advisor. Responsibilities You’ll be responsible for supporting the drafting of BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK‑wide, environmental standard for industry. a good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues an eye for detail when reviewing technical documents a good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK the capability of critically reviewing arguments and data the ability to coordinate the work of technical authors great project management skills and a drive to complete Travel and overnight stays may be required. You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan, and we’ll support and train you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances. Experience & Skills Required You will have at least 5 years of working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation over a variety of industrial sectors. UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations Coordinating and reviewing the publication of technical documents You will be skilled at: understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment verbal and written communication planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work Competencies Communicates Effectively – Example: employ effective communication techniques and describe how these were pivotal for success. Influences and Persuades Others – Example: present a convincing view that positively influenced others. Achieves Results – Example: set and deliver high work standards, demonstrate drive to meet targets. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality – Example: lead a project that identified opportunities for improvement. Contact & Additional Information We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. Join our information call about this role on 9th December at 16:00. For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack and Additional information document. If you have any queries, or want to discuss working patterns, base locations etc, please contact paul.stevens@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with 4 capability‑based questions and a presentation. We’ll hold a reserve list for 6 months. Depending on your skills/experience you may be offered an alternative post. Seniorities & Employment Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other 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 (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. For more information on appropriate and inappropriate use, see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know. #J-18808-Ljbffr