Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal -products - UKBAT

Technical Author - Slaughterhouses and Animal By-products - UKBAT - 32429

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Job Description

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 that reflects the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are available for all vacancies – please include any preferred working arrangements on your application.

Large slaughterhouses and animal‑by‑products installations must use ‘Best Available Techniques’ (BAT) to reduce emissions to air, water and land. We have established a process for defining BAT within the UK. The region will employ the BAT concept principles of a transparent, collaborative, data‑ and evidence‑led process that safeguards and builds on existing 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 the industry.

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 to suit your needs and circumstances.

The team:
You’ll join our UK BAT Team. We lead on delivery of new environmental standards for UK industry. We’re embedded within the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate but report to DEFRA and the Standards Council for progress and delivery. In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.

Experience / skills Required

• Specialist knowledge and understanding of the slaughterhouse and animal‑by‑products industry.
• Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK.
• The capability of critically analysing technical arguments and data.
• The ability to work with, and write technical documents.
• Good project management skills and a drive to complete.

Experience:

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

In your capability‑based answers, please demonstrate your experience and expert understanding of:

• The slaughterhouse and animal‑by‑products industry.
• UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, in particular the IED and the Environmental Permitting Regulations.

You will be skilled at:

• 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 adept at building consensus.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.

A range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.

Contact and additional information

We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. Join our information call about this role on the 9th December at 16:00. For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how 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 Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held using MS Teams with four capability‑based questions and a presentation. We’ll hold a reserve list for six months. Depending on your skills/experience you may be offered an…