Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals BAT

Technical Author – Inorganic chemicals – UK BAT – 32437

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 have 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.

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.

• draft BAT Conclusions
• liaise with Technical Working Groups
• present final documents for publication

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

• Specialist knowledge and understanding of the LVIC industry
• Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK
• Capability to critically analyse technical arguments and data
• Ability to work with and write technical documents
  
  Good project management skills and a drive to complete

• 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 building consensus
• ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in your work

Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

The team led by the UK BAT team is embedded within the Environment & Business Directorate but reports to DEFRA and the Standards Council.

Length of contract: up to 2 years from appointment.

For more information and 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

We’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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.