Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals BAT

Technical Author – Inorganic Chemicals – UK BAT – 32437

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As a Technical Author on the UK BAT team you will help shape environmental standards by:

• Drafting BAT Conclusions and liaising with Technical Working Groups.
• Presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK-wide, environmental standard for industry.
• Working with, and writing technical documents that support the development of BAT.
• Managing project timelines and ensuring deliverables meet standards.

Large Volume Inorganic Chemical (LVIC) installations are required to use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. The UK BAT Author safeguards and builds on high levels of environmental protection through a transparent, collaborative, data‑driven process.

Travel and overnight stays may be required. We use smart tools to minimise travel.

• Draft BAT Conclusions, liaise with Technical Working Groups, and present final documents.
• Apply specialist knowledge of the LVIC industry.
• Analyze technical arguments and data critically.
• Write clear, concise technical documents.
• Manage project timelines to complete deliverables.
• Support inclusive incident management objectives in your development plan.
• Partner with stakeholders across the Environment & Business Directorate, DEFRA, and the Standards Council.

Minimum of 5 years working experience with a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the LVIC industry.

• In-depth knowledge of the large Volume inorganic chemicals industry.
• Familiar with UK and EU industrial environmental legislation (IED, Environmental Permitting Regulations).
• Strong collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse backgrounds.
• Effective planning, prioritising, and organising tasks and resources.
• Responsive to challenges, building consensus, and influencing stakeholders.

Flexible working patterns are supported, including job share.

Inclusive workforce commitment, with guaranteed interview policy for disabled applicants.

Travel requirements may involve overnight stays; smart tools reduce travel.

For further information, read the Candidate Pack and Additional Information documents.

Questions or discussions about working patterns, base locations, etc. can be addressed to paul.steve

Applications will be blind‑assessed. Interviews are held via MS Teams with capability‑based questions and a presentation.

Candidates may be offered alternative posts if not selected for this role; a reserve list is maintained for six months.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing.

Contract length:
Up to 2 years from appointment.

The Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks for all external recruitment. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies. We have a guaranteed interview policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

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. Applications may be withdrawn if plagiarism or AI‑generated content is identified.