Senior Advisor BAT

Senior Advisor - UK BAT – 32438

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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 that reflects the communities we serve and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include 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 defining BAT within the UK, built on a transparent, collaborative, data‑driven approach that safeguards and builds on current high levels of environmental protection. Central to this process will be the UK BAT Senior Advisor.

• A good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues.
• An eye for detail when reviewing technical documents.
• A solid grasp 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.
• Excellent project management skills and a drive to complete tasks.

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 that suits your needs and circumstances.

You’ll join our UK BAT Team. We lead the delivery of new environmental standards for UK industry, working within the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate and reporting to DEFRA and the Standards Council for progress and delivery.

At least 5 years of working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation across a range of industrial sectors.

• In-depth knowledge of UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, including the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Experience coordinating and reviewing the publication of technical documents.
• Ability to understand the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, on industry and the environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results.
• Flexibility in responding to challenges and building consensus.
• Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and actively encourage consideration of diversity issues in work.

For more information about working for us, how to apply, and who to contact, please read the Candidate Pack and Additional Information document.

If you have any queries or wish to discuss working patterns, base locations, etc., please contact paul.steve

Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams with capability‑based questions and a presentation.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body, not part of the HM Civil Service, and will not be a Crown Servant upon appointment.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Any plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application. Please review the Environment Agency’s guidance on AI use.