Senior Advisor BAT

Senior Advisor – UK BAT

Environment Agency – UK BAT Team – Reference: 32438

Do you want to make a lasting positive change to the environment? As a Senior Advisor in the UK BAT team you can.

Large installations in the UK are required to use “Best Available Techniques” (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. The UK BAT regime uses the BAT concept, a transparent, collaborative, data‑driven process that safeguards and builds on current environmental protection. Central to this process will be our Senior Advisor.

• Support the drafting of BAT Conclusions.
• Liaise with Technical Working Groups.
• Present a final document suitable for publication as a new UK‑wide environmental standard for industry.
• Critically review arguments and data in technical documents.
• Coordinate the work of technical authors.
• Apply project management skills and drive completion.
• Use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
• Contribute to an inclusive incident management objective and participate in training.

At least 5 years working experience, with a solid understanding of environmental regulation across a variety of industrial sectors.

• UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to ensure timely and effective results.
• Responding flexibly to challenges and building consensus.
• Collecting and technically analysing complex industrial data.
• Working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and encouraging consideration of diversity issues.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. Please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified applications may be withdrawn.

Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with capability based questions and a presentation. We’ll hold a reserve list for 6 months.