Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals BAT

Technical Author – Inorganic Chemicals – UK BAT – 32437

Join the Environment Agency as a Technical Author in the UK BAT team.

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, a transparent, collaborative, data‑driven 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.

• Draft BAT Conclusions and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with Technical Working Groups.
• Present final documents for publication as UK environmental standards.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required.
• Support inclusive incident management initiatives.

• Specialist knowledge and understanding of the LVIC industry.
• Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and policy.
• Capability to critically analyse technical arguments and data.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Good project management skills and drive to complete.

• At least 5 years’ working experience in the environmental regulation of the LVIC industry.
• Expert understanding of the large volume inorganic chemicals industry.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, including the IED and Environmental Permitting Regulations.

• Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
• Understanding the implications of BAT Conclusions in permits, 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.
• Working effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures; encouraging diversity.

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns are welcomed, including job share. Travel may be required. The contract is up to two years from appointment. Interactions will be conducted via MS Teams.

Contact: paul.steve for queries regarding working patterns, base locations, etc.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability, and the Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce. Please read the Candidate Pack and Additional Information document for details.

The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body and is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, including a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants. We welcome flexible working patterns and inclusive hiring.

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If you are applying from the Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you will not be a Crown Servant. If you currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment.

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