Senior Advisor BAT

Job Description

Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Senior Advisor in the UK BAT team you can. We lead on delivery of new environmental standards for UK Industry, embedded within the Environment & Business Directorate and reporting to DEFRA and the Standards Council.

You’ll support the drafting of BAT Conclusions, liaise with Technical Working Groups and present a final document suitable for publication as a new, UK‑wide environmental standard for industry.

• a good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues
• an eye for detail when reviewing technical documents
• a good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
• the capability to critically review arguments and data
• the ability to coordinate the work of technical authors
• great project management skills and a drive to complete

Travel and overnight stays may be required. We provide smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.

You will have at least 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation across a variety of industrial sectors.

• UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, particularly the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Coordinating and reviewing the publication of technical documents
• 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 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

Applicants will be assessed on four key competencies using a STAR format:

• Communicates Effectively – clear, concise, written and oral communication; two‑way interaction and feedback.
• Influences and Persuades Others – builds convincing cases, addresses objections and seeks win‑win outcomes.
• Achieves Results – sets goals, prioritises, delivers on targets and adapts when necessary.
• Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation, and Quality – identifies improvement opportunities, ensures accuracy and maximises efficiency.

We are fully committed to an inclusive workforce, welcoming flexible working patterns including job share. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, where an interview is guaranteed if minimum criteria are met.

Applications are “blind” assessed. Interviews will be held via MS Teams and include capability‑based questions and a presentation. A reserve list will be held for 6 months.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Redruth, England, United Kingdom

For more information about working for us, view the Candidate Pack and Additional information document. Contact paul.steve for questions about working patterns, base locations, etc.