Senior Advisor BAT

Job Title and Location

Senior Advisor – UK BAT – 32438 – Environment Agency – Kendal, England, United Kingdom

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, so please include clearly 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.

• Support the drafting BAT Conclusions, liaise with Technical Working Groups and present a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK wide, environmental standard for industry.
• Provide technical evidence and lead the development of the UK BAT assessment concept.
• Lead the development of the UK BAT assessment concept.
• Provide technical evidence and lead the development of the UK BAT assessment concept.
• Provide technical evidence and lead the development of the UK BAT assessment concept.
• a good understanding of process engineering, 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

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.

Experience/skills Required

• 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 have at least 5 years working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation over a variety of industrial sectors.

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

Can you give me 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?

Capability description:

• Is an active listener, has time for people; seeks their contribution.
• Uses full range of communication methods to ensure effective understanding.
• Considers needs of and impact on audience, anticipates reactions and uses appropriate communication method and style.
• Prepares written reports and data in clear, readable and accurate manner, using appropriate grammar, syntax and style.
• Ensures communication is two‑way; responds and acts on feedback.
• When presenting is easily understood and inspires attention from an audience.
• Is clear and to the point when speaking.
• Anticipates the main issues and prepares responses.

Can you tell me of a time when you presented a view in a convincing way that positively influenced or persuaded them?

Capability description:

• Gathers relevant data, marshals facts and prepares sound arguments.
• Listens to…