Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals BAT

Technical Author – Inorganic chemicals – UK BAT – 32437

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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 Volume Inorganic Chemicals (LVIC) installations 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 Author.

You’ll be responsible for:

• drafting BAT Conclusions, liaising with Technical Working Groups and presenting a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK‑wide, environmental standard for industry.
• specialist knowledge and understanding of the LVIC industry.
• a good understanding of process engineering, environmental issues, and environmental legislation and policy in the UK.
• critically analysing technical arguments and data.
• working with, and writing technical documents.
• Good 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.

You will have at least 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation in the LVIC industry.

• expertise in the large volume inorganic chemicals 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.

• Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
• 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.

• Gathers relevant data, marshals facts and prepares sound arguments.
• Listens to other’s opinions, understanding their viewpoints, needs and concerns; responds appropriately; lobbies others in advance.
• Presents a credible case and explains the benefits to the audience/listener; anticipates the main objections/arguments.
• Responds to the needs and style of the listener when influencing.
• Seeks to achieve a "win‑win" outcome and develop the relationship with the person(s) being influenced.
• Prepares convincing written arguments on complex issues, presenting information logically, concisely…