Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals BAT

Position: Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals BAT - 32437

Technical Author – Inorganic chemicals – UK BAT – 32437

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Overview

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. Please include any information about your preferred working arrangements in your application.

Key Responsibilities

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
• A good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
• Critical analysis of technical arguments and data
• Ability to work with, and write technical documents
• Good 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.

Your development plan includes an inclusive incident management objective. We’ll support and train you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances.

Team

Join our UK BAT Team. We lead on delivery of new environmental standards for UK Industry. We’re embedded within the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate but report to DEFRA and the Standards Council for progress and delivery.

In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued.

Experience and Skills Required

• At least 5 years working experience, and a solid understanding of environmental regulation LVIC industry.

• Expertise in: large Volume inorganic chemicals industry; UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, IED and Environmental Permitting Regulations.

Key Skills

• Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data
• Understanding 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 results
• Responding flexibly to challenges and adept at building consensus
• Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and encourage diversity issues

A range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Contacts and Additional Information

Join our information call about this role on the 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.steve

Application Process

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.

Length of Contract

Up to 2 years from appointment.

Competencies Competence 1 – Communicates Effectively

Please consider the situation, task, action, and result (STAR) when structuring your answers.

UK-BAT will require effective communication with many differing stakeholders, sometimes involving large scale events.

Question:
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?

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