Location: Northam
Senior Advisor – UK BAT – 32438 at Environment Agency
Job DescriptionDo 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, and we welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
Large installations in the UK are required to use “Best Available Techniques” (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We have 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.
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. You’ll have a good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues, and a good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK. You will also be capable of critically reviewing arguments and data, coordinate the work of technical authors, and bring great project management skills and a drive to complete.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Experience & Skills Required- At least 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation across a variety of industrial sectors.
- Expertise in UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, particularly the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
- Ability to coordinate and review the publication of technical documents.
- Understanding implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 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.
Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.
UK‑BAT will require effective communication with many stakeholders, sometimes involving large‑scale events.
Question:
Can you give an example of where you have employed effective communication techniques and describe how these were pivotal for success? How have you dealt with difficult customers?
- Active listener, seeks time for people and their contribution.
- Uses full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
- Considers needs & impact on audience.
- Prepares written reports & data clearly and accurately.
- Ensures two‑way communication, responds & acts on feedback.
- When presenting, is easily understood and inspires attention.
- Clear and to the point when speaking.
- Anticipates main issues and prepares responses.
Description:
UK BAT is built on evidence‑led approach to gain consensus on technical matters. It is important to prepare convincing arguments on complex issues and present the information logically, concisely, and persuasively.
Question:
Can you tell me of a time when you presented a view in a convincing way that positively influenced or persuaded them?
- Gathers relevant data and prepares sound arguments.
- Listens to others' opinions, understands viewpoints, responds appropriately.
- Explains benefits clearly, anticipates objections.
- Responds to the needs & style of the listener.
- Seeks win‑win outcome and develops relationships.
- Prepares convincing written arguments, presenting information logically.
- Can modify case, read mood, adjust accordingly.
- Plans influencing strategies for key players.
Question:
Tell me about a piece of work that you are proud of, how you achieved it, and what was the positive result.
- Sets and…
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